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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Shred Event

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is hosting a free shred event this Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Village of Monee, located at…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Traveling Office Hours – Park Forest

Join my office tomorrow for traveling office hours from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, located at 400 Lakewood Boulevard!


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Haas Reacts to FY25 Budget Passage

SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of the FY25 budget, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement.  “The FY25 budget is yet another unbalanced, highly partisan budget that does…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Sunday, May 26, 2024
Illinois Population Declines

Illinois has so much to offer, but poor public policies push people away. If we lower taxes and make Illinois a friendlier place to do business, we can become a…


Saturday, May 25, 2024
National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return…


Saturday, May 25, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates OSFM Grants in District 79

KANKAKEE – Following the announcement of the 2024 Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program recipients, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement.  “I…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Allow Coverage on Mobile Integrated Health Care Services

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed Senate Bill 3599 through the House with a unanimous vote of 114-0. In response to the passage, Rep. Haas…


Friday, May 24, 2024
National Road Trip Day

Happy National Road Trip Day! Whether you are traveling across the state or the country, road trips are a fantastic way to see the incredible sights and locations all around…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Agriculture Update

Frequent rain and standing water have made it difficult for farmers to get in the fields this planting season. The latest USDA report shows 42% of corn and 39% of…