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Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Haas Names April Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her April 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring Brian’s Place in Monee. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to operators Brian Cann and…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Photos: Rep. Haas Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off in April

We had a fantastic prescription drug drop off event in Bourbonnais this weekend! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to safely dispose of your expired or unused prescription drugs….


Sunday, April 30, 2023
Learn About Adopting Shelter Pets in the 79th District

Local Animal Shelters Kankakee County Animal Control & Adoption Center – Kankakee Kankakee County Humane Foundation – St. Anne Tips from the ASPCA on Adopting Shelter Dogs When adopting, you…


Friday, April 28, 2023
This Week in Springfield: April 24 – April 28

We were in session this week and will be in session until Friday, May 19th. Although it’s still a little chilly, spring has sprung in our state capital and around…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Rep. Haas Promotes Summer Internship Program

KANKAKEE – This summer, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining House Republicans in offering a paid Summer Internship Program for students to work in the 79th District. This internship…


Friday, April 21, 2023
This Week in Springfield: April 17 – April 21

We returned to Springfield this week after our legislative spring break to kick off the last month of spring session. In addition to presenting House Resolution 169 declaring September 2023…


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

KANKAKEE – With other community partners, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District

SPRINGFIELD – House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Business Owner and Marketing Consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail…


Friday, April 14, 2023
This Week in District 79: Legislative Spring Break

Photos from State Rep. Jackie Haas While we’ve been away from Springfield the past two weeks, I’ve had a great opportunity to attend events in the 79th District and meet…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

KANKAKEE – With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities…