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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Job Fair Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow for my 2025 Job Fair from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus in Kankakee! This is an excellent opportunity to meet with dozens…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Remembering D-Day

June 6 marks D-Day, the anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. It was a turning point in World War II and a moment of extraordinary courage, sacrifice,…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Rep. Haas Launches Summer Reading Program

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is launching her fifth annual summer reading program! Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate by reading ten or more books before…


Thursday, June 5, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Shred Event and Diaper Donation Drive

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is hosting an upcoming Shred Event and Diaper Drive on Saturday, June 14th from 10 AM to 12 PM. The event will take…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Hear from Haas: June 2025

Hello everyone, and happy June! Last month, we completed our 2025 Spring Legislative session. As per usual, bills were crammed through at the 11th hour due to poor planning by…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Reminder: Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive Friday!

Reminder to join us on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Blood Drive! The event will be held at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center Community Room, located at…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors The Lush Vine for May Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her May Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes The Lush Vine in Kankakee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Haas Responds to FY26 Budget; Renews Call for Fair Budgeting Process

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier today, the FY26 budget passed in the Illinois House of Representatives. In response, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “Another year, another budget filled…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Miss Kankakee Teen Visits Springfield!

I had the honor of welcoming Miss Kankakee’s Teen, Alexis McCullough, to Springfield as my page for a day! Alexis is an outstanding young woman who is an excellent role…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is hosting an upcoming blood drive event on June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the…