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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Police Officers during National Police Week

SPRINGFIELD – In recognizing National Police Week 2023, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring 79th District police officers. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Haas Resolution Declaring September as River Clean Up Month in Illinois Adopted

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday, a resolution introduced by State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) to declare September as River Clean Up Month in Illinois was adopted in the House of Representatives….


Saturday, May 13, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 8 – May 12

This is our last week of legislative session and we are adjourning on Friday, May 19th. Please feel free to reach out to my office by calling (815) 523-7779 or…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Provides Update on Supporting Women & Families Working Group, Urges Action on Legislation to Help Mothers & Families Health

SPRINGFIELD – As the General Assembly approaches the end of the spring legislative session, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined House Republicans in providing an update on the…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Read with Your Child Week

SPRINGFIELD – For the week of May 7th through May 13th, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining colleagues in the House of Representatives in recognizing Read with Your Child…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes 79th District Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Recipient

SPRINGFIELD – Following the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Haemker of the Bradley Fire Department received the prestigious Medal of Honor. 79th District State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee),…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: April 2023

Welcome to my April E-Newsletter. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Below are some updates! FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal Column I have had the pleasure of…


Friday, May 5, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 1 – May 5

This week, park districts and forest preserves from across the state stopped by the rotunda for Parks Day at the Capitol! I was happy to see the Kankakee Valley Park…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Governor in Kicking Off Illinois 50 & Armour Road Intersection Reconstruction

KANKAKEE – On Friday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined Governor JB Pritzker and other community leaders to launch the reconstruction of the Illinois 50 and Armour Road…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rep. Haas “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club 2023

This summer, State Rep. Jackie Haas is bringing back her summer reading program. She invites 79th District K-6th graders to dive into the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club.” The…