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Monday, April 24, 2023
Rep. Haas Promotes Summer Internship Program

KANKAKEE – This summer, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining House Republicans in offering a paid Summer Internship Program for students to work in the 79th District. This internship…


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 21, 2023
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

KANKAKEE – With other community partners, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District

SPRINGFIELD – House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Business Owner and Marketing Consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail…


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…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

KANKAKEE – With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: March 2023

Welcome to my March E-Newsletter. The Spring Session adjourned for Spring Break on March 30th. We will resume on April 18th. Please contact my District Office with any questions or concerns…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee for 79th District Residents

KANKAKEE – In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will continue hosting satellite office hours in…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs that is co-sponsored…


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…