What happened? High levels of Fecal bacteria were found in water samples collected from the lake serving the East Brooklyn Public Water Supply. If your home is connected to the…

KANKAKEE – For her June 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring Terrell’s Eat the Bone BBQ in Monee. She presented a certificate of recognition to…

I’m observing National Safety Month as we work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…

The USDA report summarizing the production picture as of Sunday, June 11, showed less than half of Illinois’ fields have “adequate” moisture to grow the corn and soybean harvest for which seed…

Welcome to my May E-Newsletter. I hope your summer is off to a great start! Below are some updates! FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal Column I have had the…

The 2023 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 16–19, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Job Fair in Kankakee today! It was terrific to connect job seekers and employers in the 79th District.

Last Saturday, the Momence Fire Protection District held a dedication ceremony for the re-naming of their firehouse to the “James LaMotte Firehouse” for his lifetime of service to the department…

KANKAKEE – To provide opportunities for job seekers in the 79th District, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m….