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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…


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…


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, June 30, 2023
Haas Recognizes Herscher Constituent for Winning Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

KANKAKEE – On June 8th , State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognized Herscher constituent John Branz for winning the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the Business (Volunteer Work) Category….


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Monee Barbecue Restaurant for June Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her June 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring Terrell’s Eat the Bone BBQ in Monee. She presented a certificate of recognition to…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Rep. Haas Hosts Job Fair in Kankakee

KANKAKEE – To provide opportunities for job seekers in the 79th District, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m….


Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. Haas Names May Local Business Spotlight

For her May 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring La Delicia in Kankakee. She presented a certificate of recognition from the House of Representatives to…