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Sunday, April 30, 2023
Learn About Adopting Shelter Pets in the 79th District

Local Animal Shelters Kankakee County Animal Control & Adoption Center – Kankakee Kankakee County Humane Foundation – St. Anne Tips from the ASPCA on Adopting Shelter Dogs When adopting, you…


Friday, April 28, 2023
This Week in Springfield: April 24 – April 28

We were in session this week and will be in session until Friday, May 19th. Although it’s still a little chilly, spring has sprung in our state capital and around…


Friday, April 21, 2023
This Week in Springfield: April 17 – April 21

We returned to Springfield this week after our legislative spring break to kick off the last month of spring session. In addition to presenting House Resolution 169 declaring September 2023…


Friday, April 14, 2023
This Week in District 79: Legislative Spring Break

Photos from State Rep. Jackie Haas While we’ve been away from Springfield the past two weeks, I’ve had a great opportunity to attend events in the 79th District and meet…


Friday, March 24, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Southbound I-57 closes overnight next week

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that southbound Interstate 57 through Kankakee will close overnight, weather permitting, for three nights beginning Tuesday, March 28, to accommodate shoulder repairs. The…


Monday, March 13, 2023
K9 Veterans Day 2023: Meet Smoky the Yorkie, World War II Veteran

From Military.com Yorkshire Terrier: Four pounds, seven inches long, Smoky was found in February 1944 after being abandoned in a New Guinea foxhole. She was purchased by Corporal William A….


Thursday, March 9, 2023
How to File a Witness Slip

The Illinois General Assembly’s Dashboard allows users to create and modify electronic witness slips for House and Senate Committees. Two methods are available for entering witness slips. Registering on the…


Sunday, June 19, 2022
Rep. Haas Receives Southland Black Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator Award

State Representative Jackie Haas, R-Kankakee, released the following statement after receiving the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Southland Black Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “It truly is an honor to…


Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Haas Continues Valentines for Vets Program

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is continuing the “Valentines for Veterans” program started by Representative Lindsay Parkhurst. Representative Haas invites students and other interested citizens to make handmade valentine greetings…