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Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
June 24th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Gina’s Motorsports for June Local Business Spotlight
June 20th, 2025
Rep. Haas Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional Practices of Illinois Democrats
June 18th, 2025
Rep. Haas Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Testimony in Washington, D.C.
June 12th, 2025
Rep. Haas Invites Constituents to District Office Open House
June 10th, 2025
Rep. Haas Launches Summer Reading Program
June 6th, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Shred Event and Diaper Donation Drive
June 5th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors The Lush Vine for May Local Business Spotlight
June 4th, 2025
Rep. Haas Responds to FY26 Budget; Renews Call for Fair Budgeting Process
May 31st, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive
May 27th, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Annual Job Fair
May 15th, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Pet Adoption Event
May 1st, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Women to Watch Event
April 22nd, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Little Me Studio for April Local Business Spotlight
April 21st, 2025
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Prescription Drug Drop-Off
April 14th, 2025
Haas Joins Pre-Tax Day Calls for Relief for Illinois Taxpayers
April 11th, 2025
Haas Passes Two Bills to Protect Vulnerable Illinoisans
April 10th, 2025
Haas Passes Bill Establishing French Heritage Month
April 9th, 2025
Haas Passes Bill to Support Law Enforcement and Protect Schools
April 8th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Candy & Cake for March Local Business Spotlight
March 27th, 2025
Haas Passes Bill to Increase Training for Assisted Living and Nursing Home Providers
March 21st, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts IDFPR Licensing Event
March 20th, 2025
Rep. Haas Continues Fight to Protect Home and Private School Families
March 19th, 2025
Rep. Haas Moves to New Office Space
March 6th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Rubber Rose Books & Prints for February Local Business Spotlight
March 5th, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive
February 24th, 2025
Rep. Haas Responds to State of the State Address
February 19th, 2025
Haas Applauds Madigan Verdict; Demands Ethics Reform
February 12th, 2025
Rep. Haas Appointed to Six Committees for 104th G.A.
January 29th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Rigo’s Place for January Local Business Spotlight
January 23rd, 2025
Rep. Haas Hosts Fifth Annual Valentines for Veterans Drive
January 15th, 2025
Rep. Haas Appointed to Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
January 14th, 2025
Haas Named to House Republican Leadership Team
January 13th, 2025
Rep. Haas Inaugurated for Third Term
January 8th, 2025
Rep. Haas Honors Garden of Prayer Youth Center for November Local Business Spotlight
November 26th, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Shred Event
October 9th, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors LoveALatte Coffee for October Local Business Spotlight
October 7th, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
October 2nd, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive
September 25th, 2024
Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha to Address Illinois Property Tax Crisis
September 20th, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Veterans Lunch
September 20th, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Veteran Resource Fair
September 3rd, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors GrannyMa’s Kitchen for August Local Business Spotlight
August 30th, 2024
Rep. Haas Receives 100% Voting Record with Small Business Organization
August 22nd, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts IDFPR On-the-Spot Event
August 15th, 2024
Rep. Haas Awarded Fellowship to Attend Midwestern Leadership Institute
July 30th, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Made for Me Boutique for July Local Business Spotlight
July 23rd, 2024
Rep. Haas Announces School Supply Drive
July 2nd, 2024
Rep. Haas Invites Constituents to Use Museum Works for Chicago Pass
June 24th, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Connect Roasters for June Local Business Spotlight
June 13th, 2024
Rep. Haas Condemns Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center
June 7th, 2024
Rep. Haas Launches Summer Reading Program
June 7th, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive
May 31st, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Shred Event
May 29th, 2024
Rep. Haas Reacts to FY25 Budget Passage
May 29th, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates OSFM Grants in District 79
May 25th, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Allow Coverage on Mobile Integrated Health Care Services
May 24th, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Hoppy Pig for May Local Business Spotlight
May 6th, 2024
Rep. Haas Calls Out Sneaky Tactics in Senate Bill 2412
May 3rd, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator for April Local Business Spotlight
April 25th, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Address Childcare Shortage
April 19th, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Bill to Support Law Enforcement
April 19th, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee
April 5th, 2024
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event
March 6th, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates IDOT Vehicle Procurement in District 79
February 23rd, 2024
Rep. Haas Responds to State of the State Address
February 21st, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates OSLAD Grants in District 79
January 29th, 2024
Rep. Haas Recognizes Frankie’s Pizzeria for January Local Business Spotlight
January 25th, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates District 79 Library Grants
December 16th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Broadway Jewelry & Rare Coins for December Local Business Spotlight
December 14th, 2023
Rep. Haas Receives Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society Legislator of the Year Award
December 11th, 2023
Rep. Haas Receives Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of IL Legislator of the Year Award
December 6th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Sweet Darren’s for November Local Business Spotlight
November 6th, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Resources for Survivors This Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 24th, 2023
Rep. Haas Hosts Fall Prescription Drug Drop Off in Bourbonnais
October 21st, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Leader Charlie Meier in Urging “Help Protect Us and Improve Our Home” Plan to Reform State Developmental Centers Following Reports of Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center
October 18th, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 16th, 2023
Rep Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment for October Local Business Spotlight
October 11th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Polk-A-Dot Drive In for September Local Business Spotlight
September 20th, 2023
Haas Appointed to Critical Public Safety Task Forces & Working Groups in 2023
September 14th, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month
September 6th, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Community Leaders at Unveiling of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway
September 1st, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Reopening of Chippewa Campground
August 28th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Golden’s Gymnastics Center for August Local Business Spotlight
August 25th, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Reacts to Guilty Verdict in Mapes Trial
August 24th, 2023
Rep. Haas Speaks at Lifestyles of Kankakee County “Women in Business Luncheon”
August 22nd, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Urges Department of Financial & Professional Regulation to Address Behavioral Health License Application Delays
August 18th, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Urges Ethics Reform in Illinois as Mapes Trial Begins
August 7th, 2023
Rep. Haas Presents July Local Business Spotlight to Route 17 Complete Auto Repair
July 25th, 2023
Assistant House Republican Leader Haas, Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe, and Kankakee County Sheriff Michael Downey React to Illinois Supreme Court Decision on Ending Cash Bail
July 18th, 2023
Haas Recognizes Herscher Constituent for Winning Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
June 30th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Monee Barbecue Restaurant for June Local Business Spotlight
June 29th, 2023
Rep. Haas Hosts Job Fair in Kankakee
June 7th, 2023
Rep. Haas Names May Local Business Spotlight
May 30th, 2023
Haas Reacts to FY24 Partisan Budget
May 27th, 2023
Haas Resolution to Honor Late Momence Fire Chief & Father Adopted in House
May 24th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Paramedics & EMS Workers This National EMS Week
May 24th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes National Foster Care Month 2023
May 23rd, 2023
Haas Receives Legislator of the Year Award from IACAA
May 17th, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Police Officers during National Police Week
May 17th, 2023
Haas Resolution Declaring September as River Clean Up Month in Illinois Adopted
May 16th, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Provides Update on Supporting Women & Families Working Group, Urges Action on Legislation to Help Mothers & Families Health
May 11th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Read with Your Child Week
May 11th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes 79th District Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Recipient
May 9th, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Governor in Kicking Off Illinois 50 & Armour Road Intersection Reconstruction
May 5th, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes International Firefighters Day 2023
May 4th, 2023
Rep. Haas Announces Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Club
May 3rd, 2023
Leader Haas Reacts to Conclusion of the “ComEd Four” Trial: “Get Serious About Ethics Reform”
May 2nd, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau for Recent Tourism Grants
May 2nd, 2023
Rep. Haas Names April Local Business Spotlight
May 1st, 2023
Rep. Haas Promotes Summer Internship Program
April 24th, 2023
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off Event
April 21st, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District
April 19th, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April
April 3rd, 2023
Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee for 79th District Residents
March 28th, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House
March 27th, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Recognizes World Social Work Day & Fellow Illinois Social Workers
March 21st, 2023
Rep. Haas Resolution to Honor Fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic Passes House Transportation Committee
March 15th, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Vaughn’s Kitchen for March Local Business Spotlight
March 13th, 2023
Leader Haas Promotes Preparation for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
March 9th, 2023
Rep. Haas Honors Local Business for February 2023 Monthly Spotlight
February 27th, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Responds to Budget Address & 2023 State of the State
February 15th, 2023
Assistant Republican Leader Haas to Lead Supporting Women & Families Working Group
February 14th, 2023
Haas to Hold Office Hours For 79th District Residents
February 10th, 2023
Haas Honors Local Business for Monthly Spotlight
February 9th, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Adds JCAR Appointment to Impressive Committee List
February 8th, 2023
HAAS CELEBRATES PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP NATURAL GAS RIBBON CUTTING
January 24th, 2023
Haas Launches 3rd Annual Valentines for Vets Program
January 18th, 2023
HAAS NAMED TO THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TEAM
January 12th, 2023
HAAS WELCOMES NEW TERM IN ILLINOIS HOUSE
January 11th, 2023
Haas Hosting Bill Roundtable to Hear Constituent Feedback on Legislation
January 9th, 2023
Haas Recognizes Local Bradley Business
January 5th, 2023
Haas Honors ‘Sweet Street’ for Monthly Spotlight
November 18th, 2022
HAAS LAUNCHES TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY DRIVE
November 15th, 2022
Haas Receives Recognition from National Women’s Organization
October 20th, 2022
HAAS SPONSORING RX DROP OFF FOR KANKAKEE COMMUNITY
October 18th, 2022
Haas Honors Combs Farm as October Spotlight
October 14th, 2022
Haas Honors Local Kankakee Business
September 28th, 2022
FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR COMING TO KANKAKEE COUNTY
September 26th, 2022
Haas Honors Local Business
August 29th, 2022
HAAS NAMED ERIKSON INSTITUTE FELLOW
August 2nd, 2022
Rep. Haas Recognizes Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew as July Business of the Month
July 28th, 2022
Rep. Haas Attends Emerging Legislative Leaders Program
July 21st, 2022
Rep. Haas Recognizes Icebox Creamery as June Local Business of the Month
June 23rd, 2022
Rep. Haas to Host Unclaimed Property Event
June 15th, 2022
Rep. Haas Organizes Summer Reading Program for Kids
June 2nd, 2022
Rep. Haas Recognizes Moon Cookie Gallery as May Local Business of the Month
May 9th, 2022
Rep. Haas Recognizes Flower Shoppe Inc. as her April Local Business of the Month
May 2nd, 2022
Rep. Haas to Host Prescription RX Drop-Off Event on Saturday, April 30
April 26th, 2022
Rep. Haas Comments on the Passage of the Budget
April 9th, 2022
Rep. Haas to Host Job Fair in Kankakee on April 20
April 5th, 2022
Rep. Haas Recognizes Stefari Cafe as Business of the Month
March 28th, 2022
Rep. Haas Comments on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt
March 24th, 2022
Rep. Haas On Unanimous Passage of House Resolution in Honor of Jack Sikma
March 15th, 2022
Rep. Haas Statement on Madigan Indictment
March 2nd, 2022
Rep. Haas Introduces Legislative Package to Support Police and Deter Crime
February 17th, 2022
Rep. Haas Comments on Governor Pritzker’s State of State/Budget Address
February 2nd, 2022
REP. HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL BOURBONNAIS AND WATSEKA BUSINESS
January 31st, 2022
REP. HAAS TO HOST VALENTINES FOR VETERANS PROGRAM
January 20th, 2022
Rep. Haas on Fallen and Injured Bradley Police Officers
December 30th, 2021
REP. HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL BOURBONNAIS BUSINESS
December 4th, 2021
REP. HAAS TO ASSIST TREASURER’S OFFICE WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY INITIATIVE IN HER DISTRICT
November 30th, 2021
REP. HAAS, LEADER DURKIN WAGER BURGERS AND CRAFT BEER ON 5A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
November 24th, 2021
REP. HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL MOMENCE BUSINESS
November 19th, 2021
REP. HAAS’ DISTRICT DIRECTOR RECEIVES WOMEN IN NETWORKING SCHOLARSHIP
November 18th, 2021
REP. HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL COAL CITY BUSINESS
November 3rd, 2021
REP. HAAS’ DISTRICT OFFICE TO BE TOYS FOR TOTS DROP OFF LOCATION
November 1st, 2021
Representative Haas Comments on Major Veto Session Bills
October 29th, 2021
REP. HAAS HOSTING COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS EVENT
October 21st, 2021
REP. HAAS TO HOST PRESCRIPTION RX DROP OFF EVENT
October 15th, 2021
SAVE THE DATE: TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS STARTING OCTOBER 21ST
October 14th, 2021
HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL PEOTONE BUSINESS
October 1st, 2021
Haas’ Blood Drive Set for October
September 15th, 2021
YOU’RE INVITED: NEW OFFICE OPENING WITH LOCAL CHAMBER
September 13th, 2021
HAAS RECOGNIZES LOCAL BUSINESS
August 31st, 2021
HAAS BILL TO BRING UTILITIES TO PEMBROKE SIGNED INTO LAW
August 27th, 2021
HAAS COMPLETES ‘RIDE ALONG’ WITH LOCAL POLICE
August 10th, 2021
Petition: Stop Gov. Pritzker’s Unilateral COVID-19 Mandates
August 6th, 2021
Haas honors recently-retired Kankakee Fire Chief Damon Schuldt
July 31st, 2021
Haas presents Local Business Spotlight award to July honoree, Jimmy Jo’s BBQ
July 30th, 2021
Haas selected for prestigious Edgar Fellows Program
July 28th, 2021
Restaurant Worker Appreciation Week
July 23rd, 2021
Haas presents inaugural Local Business Spotlight award, seeks nominations for future honorees
June 30th, 2021
Phishing Schemes on the Rise as Federal Unemployment Programs Approach September Expiration
June 26th, 2021
Video: Rep. Haas’ Employment Readiness Webinar
June 4th, 2021
Haas bill to bring natural gas to Pembroke Township one step closer to reality
June 1st, 2021
Rep. Haas announces Summer Reading Club
May 27th, 2021
Haas works to ensure stability of residential rental market
May 21st, 2021
Video: Rep. Haas and House Republican colleagues provide session update
May 14th, 2021
Opportunity to assist Small Businesses via expansion of Community Navigator program
May 13th, 2021
Reps. Haas & Bos answer questions about Reimagine Illinois
May 7th, 2021
Rep. Haas statement in advance of tomorrow’s Redistricting Hearing
April 23rd, 2021
Rep. Haas helps advance Term Limits for Legislative Leaders
April 22nd, 2021
Haas bill to bring natural gas service to Pembroke Township overwhelmingly approved by House lawmakers
April 16th, 2021
Rep. Haas to host FREE Spring Shred Event
April 9th, 2021
Rural Covid-19 Vaccination Program making stops in 79th District, April 5-7
March 31st, 2021
Rep. Haas bill for Pembroke Township clears first hurdle, passes out of committee
March 22nd, 2021
House to Proceed with Remote Committee Hearings Beginning Today
March 1st, 2021
State Rep. Jackie Haas’s Statement on House Bill 3653 Becoming Law
February 22nd, 2021
Rep. Haas Responds to Pritzker’s FY22 Budget Address
February 17th, 2021
AUDIO: Haas Opposes Democrat House Rules
February 11th, 2021
Rep. Haas Statement on Sweeping Police Reform
January 13th, 2021
Rep. Haas Wants to Hear from You!
January 7th, 2021
Rep. Haas Joins House GOP to Call on Pritzker to Stand by Fair Maps Pledge
January 6th, 2021
Jackie Haas Sworn in as 79th District State Representative
December 7th, 2020