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Thursday, June 29, 2023
WARNING: Do Not Drink Water Obtained from the East Brooklyn Water Supply (Private East Brooklyn Water Fund)

What happened? High levels of Fecal bacteria were found in water samples collected from the lake serving the East Brooklyn Public Water Supply. If your home is connected to the…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
June is National Safety Month

I’m observing National Safety Month as we work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.


Friday, June 23, 2023
How to protect your information from malicious actors

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
Agriculture Update: Dry Weather Begins to Affect Illinois Crop Conditions

The USDA report summarizing the production picture as of Sunday, June 11, showed less than half of Illinois’ fields have “adequate” moisture to grow the corn and soybean harvest for which seed…


Friday, June 16, 2023
Illinois Free Fishing Days this Weekend

The 2023 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 16–19, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
PHOTOS: Rep. Haas Hosts Job Fair in Kankakee

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Job Fair in Kankakee today! It was terrific to connect job seekers and employers in the 79th District.


Sunday, June 11, 2023
This Week in District 79 – June 5 – June 9

Last Saturday, the Momence Fire Protection District held a dedication ceremony for the re-naming of their firehouse to the “James LaMotte Firehouse” for his lifetime of service to the department…


Monday, June 5, 2023
This Week in Springfield & District 79 – May 22 – June 2

We wrapped up our legislative session on Saturday, May 27th. Pictured above is the FY24 budget we received with few hours to review before Democrats approved it. Next to it,…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Legislative Session Extended

Last Friday was the scheduled end of legislative session in Illinois House, but due to the Democrat majority’s failure to present a budget proposal, that scheduled adjournment has been extended….


Monday, May 22, 2023
VIDEO: Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Republican Leadership in Press Conference on Budget

I joined Leader McCombie and House Republican leaders on Friday in a press conference providing a budget update. We need to work together to produce a good budget for our…