Information from Autism Speaks & Easter Seals Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those on the autism spectrum, scary sounds and…

KANKAKEE – With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is bringing awareness to this critical issue and promoting resources available for survivors of…

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To…

KANKAKEE – With 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 Saturday,…

Halloween can be extra scary for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate…

KANKAKEE – In response to recent reports of abuse at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining Assistant Minority Leader Charlie Meier…

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…

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…

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…

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,…