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…

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Illinois social workers for World Social Work Day. World Social Work Day is recognized every third Tuesday…

Welcome to my February Newsletter! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year which means we have a long winter. The Spring Session continued this month and the Governor gave his Budget…

SPRINGFIELD – To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30th, 2021), House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) introduced House Joint Resolution…

KANKAKEE – For her March 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing a local Bourbonnais business. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to owners Joshua Vaughn and…

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….

SPRINGFIELD – As March 6th through 10th is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting preparation and being ready for when severe…

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…

Rep. Haas recognized former Illinois Treasurer & Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on the House floor on International Women’s Day 2023.

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) continues to recognize local businesses in the 79th District with her monthly local business spotlight. For February 2023, Rep. Haas recognized Labas Latte…