This week, park districts and forest preserves from across the state stopped by the rotunda for Parks Day at the Capitol! I was happy to see the Kankakee Valley Park…

This summer, State Rep. Jackie Haas is bringing back her summer reading program. She invites 79th District K-6th graders to dive into the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club.” The…

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic supermajority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois and to make ethics reform a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…