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Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

KANKAKEE – With other community partners, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District

SPRINGFIELD – House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Business Owner and Marketing Consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

KANKAKEE – With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee for 79th District Residents

KANKAKEE – In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will continue hosting satellite office hours in…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs that is co-sponsored…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Recognizes World Social Work Day & Fellow Illinois Social Workers

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Illinois social workers for World Social Work Day. World Social Work Day is recognized every third Tuesday…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Rep. Haas Resolution to Honor Fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic Passes House Transportation Committee

SPRINGFIELD – To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30th, 2021), House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) introduced House Joint Resolution…


Monday, March 13, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Vaughn’s Kitchen for March Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her March 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing a local Bourbonnais business. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to owners Joshua Vaughn and…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Preparation for Severe Weather Preparedness Week

SPRINGFIELD – As March 6th through 10th is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting preparation and being ready for when severe…


Monday, February 27, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Local Business for February 2023 Monthly Spotlight

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) continues to recognize local businesses in the 79th District with her monthly local business spotlight. For February 2023, Rep. Haas recognized Labas Latte…