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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Rep. Haas Hosts Job Fair in Kankakee

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….


Monday, June 5, 2023
This Week in Springfield & District 79 – May 22 – June 2

We wrapped up our legislative session on Saturday, May 27th. Pictured above is the FY24 budget we received with few hours to review before Democrats approved it. Next to it,…


Thursday, June 1, 2023
State Rep. Jackie Haas’ 2023 Job Fair

Looking for a job? Please join me on Wednesday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for my annual Job Fair! We will be at the Knights of Columbus (187 S. Indiana Ave., Kankakee) for this FREE event….


Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. Haas Names May Local Business Spotlight

For her May 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring La Delicia in Kankakee. She presented a certificate of recognition from the House of Representatives to…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you to Jim Chappell, Commander, American Legion Koca Post 39 for inviting me to be the guest speaker at this year’s Reed Township Memorial Day Program. It was a…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Haas Reacts to FY24 Partisan Budget

SPRINGFIELD – After the Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed in the Illinois House on early Saturday morning, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement in response:…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Haas Resolution to Honor Late Momence Fire Chief & Father Adopted in House

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, a resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Paramedics & EMS Workers This National EMS Week

KANKAKEE – To show appreciation for EMS workers in the 79th District and Illinois, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting National EMS Week. National EMS Week began when President…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes National Foster Care Month 2023

KANKAKEE – To recognize May as National Foster Care Month, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting the importance of foster care and connecting Illinois families with foster care resources….


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Legislative Session Extended

Last Friday was the scheduled end of legislative session in Illinois House, but due to the Democrat majority’s failure to present a budget proposal, that scheduled adjournment has been extended….