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Monday, July 31, 2023
Hear from Haas: July 2023

Welcome to my July E-Newsletter. July has arrived, bringing sunshine, warmth, and endless adventures. Enjoy every moment! Below are some updates! FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal Column I have…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Rep. Haas at National Night Out This Tuesday

I’m glad to host the school supply and backpack giveaway at Tuesday’s National Night Out event! Be sure to stop by this Tuesday from 3:30 PM – 9 PM for…


Saturday, July 29, 2023
Your Illinois State Fair Guide

The Illinois State Fair has been celebrated nearly every year since 1953. Packed with activities and attractions the whole family will enjoy, the fair is a calendar highlight not to…


Friday, July 28, 2023
79th District Cooling Centers

With the impending heat, below is a list of cooling locations located in the 79th District and surrounding areas. Please take precautions to stay cool and safe these next few…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Rep. Haas Presents July Local Business Spotlight to Route 17 Complete Auto Repair

KANKAKEE – For July 2023’s Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) honored Route 17 Complete Auto Repair in Kankakee. She presented a certificate of recognition to owners Nick…


Saturday, July 22, 2023
This Week in District 79 – July 17 – July 21

This week in District 79, I was up to a lot of work! I was honored to join House Republican Leader Tony McCombie and House Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Flashback Friday: Science under the stands

With the release of Oppenheimer this weekend, it’s also important to remember that the atom was first split at the University of Chicago in 1942. Read more below: Announcing the…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Your Go-To Guide for Farm-to-Table in Illinois

Looking for an authentic farm-to-table dining experience? Enjoy Illinois put together a curated list of the best experiences available. It’s time to dine in the Middle of Everything, surrounded by the…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Assistant House Republican Leader Haas, Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe, and Kankakee County Sheriff Michael Downey React to Illinois Supreme Court Decision on Ending Cash Bail

KANKAKEE – In reaction to the Illinois Supreme Court decision ruling that ending cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement:…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Summer Heat

It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common for days and weeks at a time. And…