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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Polk-A-Dot Drive In for September Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For this month’s local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Polk-A-Dot Drive In of Braidwood. Polk-A-Dot Drive In serves delicious drive-in food like hot dogs,…


Thursday, September 14, 2023
Haas Appointed to Critical Public Safety Task Forces & Working Groups in 2023

KANKAKEE – In 2023, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) was appointed to three different task forces to improve public safety in Illinois. This year, she has been appointed…


Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month

KANKAKEE – With September being Suicide Prevention Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing this awareness month and promoting suicide prevention. She encourages 79th District constituents and…


Friday, September 1, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Community Leaders at Unveiling of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway

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)…


Monday, August 28, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Reopening of Chippewa Campground

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…


Friday, August 25, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Golden’s Gymnastics Center for August Local Business Spotlight

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,…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Reacts to Guilty Verdict in Mapes Trial

KANKAKEE – In response to the guilty verdict of former chief of staff to Michael Madigan, Tim Mapes, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “Another…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Rep. Haas Speaks at Lifestyles of Kankakee County “Women in Business Luncheon”

KANKAKEE – On Tuesday, State Representative and Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) spoke at the Lifestyles of Kankakee County Women in Business Luncheon. This event took place at…


Friday, August 18, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Urges Department of Financial & Professional Regulation to Address Behavioral Health License Application Delays

KANKAKEE – On Thursday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) sent a letter to Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Secretary Mario Treto urging IDFPR to address…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Urges Ethics Reform in Illinois as Mapes Trial Begins

KANKAKEE – As the trial begins for former chief of staff to Michael Madigan, Tim Mapes, on charges he lied to a federal grand jury in a federal investigation of…