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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Women to Watch Event

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Angelina Gear and Dr. Melvina Calvin-Edwards for this year’s annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield, a networking and recognition event put…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Purple Up! Day

Show your support for military kids today by wearing purple! We are proud to honor these resilient children whose parents serve in our armed forces.


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Registration for Hazardous Waste Event Closes Tomorrow at 5 PM!

Have you registered for our upcoming Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event? If not, the registration for this event will close tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th, at 5:00 PM!  This event is in…


Sunday, April 12, 2026
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week | April 12-18

Happy Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This week we say thank you to these dedicated professionals who serve as the first point of contact in an emergency. They may work “behind…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hear from Haas: April 2026

Hello everyone! Welcome to my April 2026 Hear from Haas E-Newsletter. My team and I have been working both in Springfield and at home to serve you. At home, we…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Prescription Drug Drop-Off

KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a prescription drop-off event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is being held in the…


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Traveling Office Hours – Monee

Join my office for traveling office hours tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Monee Parks and Recreation Office, located at 5130 W. Court Street!


Tuesday, April 7, 2026
House is Back in Session Today

The House returns to session today after a week-long legislative spring break. We have seven scheduled session days before the 3rd Reading deadline for all House Bills. Follow along live with…


Sunday, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter!

Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Easter! May your holiday be filled with love, light, and all your favorite traditions.


Thursday, April 2, 2026
Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time for us to come together and take action to stop child abuse and neglect. Every child deserves to grow up in…