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Monday, May 8, 2023
Hear from Haas Legislative Update: April 2023

Welcome to my April E-Newsletter. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Below are some updates! FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal Column I have had the pleasure of…


Friday, May 5, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 1 – May 5

This week, park districts and forest preserves from across the state stopped by the rotunda for Parks Day at the Capitol! I was happy to see the Kankakee Valley Park…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Governor in Kicking Off Illinois 50 & Armour Road Intersection Reconstruction

KANKAKEE – On Friday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined Governor JB Pritzker and other community leaders to launch the reconstruction of the Illinois 50 and Armour Road…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rep. Haas “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club 2023

This summer, State Rep. Jackie Haas is bringing back her summer reading program. She invites 79th District K-6th graders to dive into the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club.” The…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes International Firefighters Day 2023

SPRINGFIELD – For International Firefighters Day, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is encouraging all 79th District constituents to support local fire departments and firefighters. International Firefighters Day is a time…


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…