Category: Manteno
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News from Sen. Patrick Joyce
We made a commitment this year to work across the aisle to help move Illinois forward, and we are keeping that promise through clean energy legislation. The Illinois Senate announced, at the beginning of this spring legislative session, that I would co-chair the Senate State Government Committee with a Republican, for the first time in […]
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Manteno Budget Ends in Surplus but Projects Over $2 Million Revenue Shortfall Next Year
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, April 17, meeting, the Manteno Village Board approved a budget amendment ordinance for the current fiscal year ending April 30. The amended document shows total general fund revenues up $1,515,050 from the original budget projections, beating them by 24.38 percent. The amended budget ordinance also projects total village government […]
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Rep. Haas Promotes Summer Internship Program
This summer, State Rep. Jackie Haas is joining House Republicans in offering a paid Summer Internship Program for students to work in the 79th District. This internship will provide an incredible opportunity for students to learn more about state government and how legislative district offices operate. “Many state workers and people who serve in government […]
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Trees Planted as Earth Day Celebrated at Veterans Home
On Wednesday, April 19, five River Birch trees, one for each branch of the service, were planted by Votorantim and Prairie Materials, from Bridgeview, at the Manteno Veterans Home. The trees were donated by Woldhuis Sunrise Greenhouse in Grant Park. The planting of the trees was in support of Earth Day, as residents observed and […]
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Estimated 400 People Attended Local Weather Spotter Training Program
By Karen Haave Aspiring weather spotters got a crash course in meteorology at Lincoln-Way West High School recently, just ahead of a wave of springtime storms. Presented by National Weather Service Meteorologists Brett Borchardt and Mike Bardou, the Severe Weather Spotter Training program drew an estimated 400 participants to the LWW auditorium, according to Daniel […]
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Leader Haas Recognizes 79th District Emerging Women Leaders
House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas welcomed business owner and marketing consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail to Springfield recently for an Emerging Women Leaders brunch that honored the contribution of female leaders from throughout the state. “Jasmyne and Mariah represent leadership and service in […]
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Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event
With other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Northfield Square Mall East Parking Lot, 1600 N. Rt. 50, Bourbonnais. “While the weather is still winter-like, […]
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Riverside Healthcare Donates $12,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. Riverside Healthcare’s annual Scores for Schools program donated more than $12,000 to area high schools for their 2022 fall sports seasons. “We are so proud of our local high schools for their achievements this year, and Riverside is grateful to be able to celebrate student […]