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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…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
President’s Day

Today we celebrate our first U.S. President, George Washington, along with all the great leaders who came after him. Happy Presidents Day!


Saturday, February 14, 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day

Wishing you and your sweetheart a wonderful Valentine’s Day today!


Friday, February 13, 2026
New IDFPR License Types Available Online

New license types have been added to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation’s online licensing portal. These additional license types include: Learn more at idfpr.illinois.gov/core


Thursday, February 12, 2026
Happy Birthday President Lincoln!

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Hear from Haas: February 2026

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my February 2026 Hear from Haas E-Newsletter.  With our legislative session kicking off for the year last month and continued outreach efforts by my office, we…


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…


Monday, January 19, 2026
Honoring MLK Day

Let us remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today and honor his legacy in the fight for fairness and equality in America.


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…


Friday, January 16, 2026
January 2026: Hear from Haas

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking back at 2025, I am proud of the hard work we’ve done both…