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Monday, October 16, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KANKAKEE – With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Agriculture Update: Illinois corn, bean harvest in full swing across Downstate

The “Crop Progress and Condition” report, posted weekly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), shows that Illinois corn and beans are moving from field to bin. For the week…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Resources to Start a Women-Owned Business this Women’s Small Business Month

Based on a March 2023 report, women owned over 12 million businesses in 2018 and employed over 10 million workers in 2018. This generated over $2 trillion in sales and…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Groundbreaking Proton Beam therapy now more accessible in Illinois

In the past 3 years, Illinois state leaders and medical facilities have teamed up to bring cancer patients coverage for Proton Beam therapy. This is all thanks to House Bill 2799,…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rep Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment for October Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For October’s local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Embrace Consignment of Bradley. Embrace Consignment sells clothing and furniture that are in-style, clean, and damage-free….


Friday, October 6, 2023
Illinois is The Great Pumpkin State

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Technology addiction a growing problem

Technology addiction is a growing problem in Illinois and the rest of the world. As more people become dependent on technology, negative impacts on mental and physical health are increasing….


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hear from Haas: September 2023

Welcome to my September E-Newsletter. We’re back to crisp days, beautiful foliage, and warm memories in cold months as we welcome fall. Happy Fall!!  FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Take Prevention This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation This is some information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but there is much more valuable information to learn about breast cancer…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Polk-A-Dot Drive In for September Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For this month’s local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Polk-A-Dot Drive In of Braidwood. Polk-A-Dot Drive In serves delicious drive-in food like hot dogs,…