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Monday, October 23, 2023
Halloween Safety Tips from the National Safety Council

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To…


Saturday, October 21, 2023
Rep. Haas Hosts Fall Prescription Drug Drop Off in Bourbonnais

KANKAKEE – With 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 Saturday,…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Support Kids with Food Allergies This Halloween & Join the Teal Pumpkin Project!

Halloween can be extra scary for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Leader Charlie Meier in Urging “Help Protect Us and Improve Our Home” Plan to Reform State Developmental Centers Following Reports of Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center

KANKAKEE – In response to recent reports of abuse at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining Assistant Minority Leader Charlie Meier…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KANKAKEE – With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Agriculture Update: Illinois corn, bean harvest in full swing across Downstate

The “Crop Progress and Condition” report, posted weekly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), shows that Illinois corn and beans are moving from field to bin. For the week…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Resources to Start a Women-Owned Business this Women’s Small Business Month

Based on a March 2023 report, women owned over 12 million businesses in 2018 and employed over 10 million workers in 2018. This generated over $2 trillion in sales and…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Groundbreaking Proton Beam therapy now more accessible in Illinois

In the past 3 years, Illinois state leaders and medical facilities have teamed up to bring cancer patients coverage for Proton Beam therapy. This is all thanks to House Bill 2799,…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rep Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment for October Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For October’s local business spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Embrace Consignment of Bradley. Embrace Consignment sells clothing and furniture that are in-style, clean, and damage-free….


Friday, October 6, 2023
Illinois is The Great Pumpkin State

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…