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Thursday, May 4, 2023
TAKE THE SURVEY: Making Ethics a Priority

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic supermajority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois and to make ethics reform a…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rep. Haas Announces Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Club

KANKAKEE – This summer, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is bringing back her annual summer reading club. She invites 79th District eligible students to participate in her “Oceans of Possibilities…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Leader Haas Reacts to Conclusion of the “ComEd Four” Trial: “Get Serious About Ethics Reform”

SPRINGFIELD – Following the conclusion of the “ComEd Four” trial, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released this statement: “Today’s court actions indict the culture of corruption that was…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau for Recent Tourism Grants

KANKAKEE – Following an April announcement by Governor JB Pritzker of $6.6 million in tourism grants, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau…


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…