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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Rep. Haas Honors C&L Fine Goods Boutique for March Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her March Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes C&L Fine Goods Boutique in Kankakee. Rep. Haas toured the boutique and presented the owner with…


Monday, March 9, 2026
Rep. Haas Celebrates $1.5 Billion CSL Behring Expansion in District 79

KANKAKEE – In response to the announcement of CSL Behring’s $1.5 billion expansion at their facility in Kankakee, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “I am thrilled…


Friday, February 27, 2026
Rep. Haas Honors 5 Star Wings for February Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her February Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes 5 Star Wings in Kankakee. Rep. Haas toured the restaurant and presented the owner with a…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Haas Responds to State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD – Following today’s annual State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement:  “Today, Governor Pritzker gave his annual State of the…


Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rep. Haas Gets Hands-On Surgical Technology Tour at Prairie State Community College

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R- Kankakee) toured the surgical technology program at Prairie State Community College with fellow legislators.  Surgical technologists play a very complex role in the…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Rep. Haas, Mayor Curtis, and Mayor Lyons Celebrate OSLAD Grants in District 79

KANKAKEE- Following the announcement of the 2026 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant recipients, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement:  “I am thrilled that District…


Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Rep. Haas Honors Essential Smoothies Café for January Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her January Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Essential Smoothies Café in Kankakee. Rep. Haas toured the restaurant and presented the owner with a…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Chicago Dough for December Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her December Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Chicago Dough in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas toured the restaurant and presented the owners with a certificate…


Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Hear from Haas: November 2025

Hello everyone! I hope you all stayed warm during our first snowstorm of the season and enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday This year, I spent my Thanksgiving feeling incredibly thankful for…


Monday, December 1, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Lori’s Restaurant for November Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her November Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Lori’s Restaurant in Kankakee. Rep. Haas toured the restaurant and presented the owners with a certificate…