IDNR recently removed 750,000 pounds of invasive carp from the Illinois River.  This is the largest single removal effort IDNR has undertaken and is believed to be a record for…

Happy First Day of Winter! Wishing everyone a safe and warm season.

My office will be CLOSED next week, starting on Monday, December 25th. We will reopen the following week on Tuesday, January 2nd.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is now accepting applications for a $312,000 suicide prevention grant. The federally-funded grant will fund a single organization to improve the ability of staffers…

We’re just a week away from Christmas Day, if you’re still looking for the perfect gift consider something “Illinois Made” and support local makers! Click here for more information.

Join State Rep. Jackie Haas during her annual New Bill Roundtable to discuss ways to improve the 79th District community and Illinois before the upcoming spring session in 2024. She is hosting this…

KANKAKEE- Following the School District Library Grant program announcement made by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “I am thrilled that…

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…

Nominations for Landmarks Illinois’ 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places are due January 12, 2024. Click here for more information.

KANKAKEE – For her December 2023 local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) chose to recognize Broadway Jewelry & Rare Coins in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the…