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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District

SPRINGFIELD – House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Business Owner and Marketing Consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail…


Friday, April 14, 2023
This Week in District 79: Legislative Spring Break

Photos from State Rep. Jackie Haas While we’ve been away from Springfield the past two weeks, I’ve had a great opportunity to attend events in the 79th District and meet…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

KANKAKEE – With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: March 2023

Welcome to my March E-Newsletter. The Spring Session adjourned for Spring Break on March 30th. We will resume on April 18th. Please contact my District Office with any questions or concerns…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee for 79th District Residents

KANKAKEE – In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will continue hosting satellite office hours in…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs that is co-sponsored…


Friday, March 24, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Southbound I-57 closes overnight next week

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that southbound Interstate 57 through Kankakee will close overnight, weather permitting, for three nights beginning Tuesday, March 28, to accommodate shoulder repairs. The…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Recognizes World Social Work Day & Fellow Illinois Social Workers

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Illinois social workers for World Social Work Day. World Social Work Day is recognized every third Tuesday…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: February 2023

Welcome to my February Newsletter! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year which means we have a long winter. The Spring Session continued this month and the Governor gave his Budget…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Rep. Haas Resolution to Honor Fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic Passes House Transportation Committee

SPRINGFIELD – To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30th, 2021), House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) introduced House Joint Resolution…