Read a compilation of responses from Department of Corrections worker Rich Palmer who assisted the NYPD with directing people evacuating: “On 9/11, I was assigned to 60 Hudson Street, which…
One man made a huge difference in guiding people to safety in the South Tower on 9/11. When the tower was hit, people on the 78th floor sky lobby huddled…
Read a partial transcript from Harry Ong Jr., brother of Betty Ong, who was a flight attendant aboard hijacked Flight 11. He describes his family’s reaction to learning about the…
Read a partial transcript from Arlington County Fire Department Captain Robert Gray, who led the department’s Technical Rescue Team in searching for survivors and recovering victims at the Pentagon, describes…
KANKAKEE – On Friday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined community leaders to honor the life of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30th, 2021)…
Read a partial transcript from firefighter Adrienne Walsh, who responded to the World Trade Center when he was off duty on the morning of 9/11. He responded with the second…
Each individual experiences and expresses grief differently. The process of grieving in response to a significant loss requires time, patience, courage, and support. While everyone grieves differently, here are a…
KANKAKEE – On Monday, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognized the reopening of the Kankakee River State Park Chippewa campground. The park was closed in 2015 after a pump broke…
On August 26th, 2021, thirteen American service members died in the Abbey Gate suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport, attributed to ISIS-K. Today we remember their heroism and sacrifice…
KANKAKEE – For the month of August, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Golden’s Gymnastics Center Inc. for her local business spotlight. Golden Gymnastics has the mission of educating,…