In 2023, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed to three different task forces to improve public safety in Illinois. This year, she has been appointed to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Workgroup, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women, and the Recruiting and Retaining Public Employee Firefighters and Paramedics Task […]
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It’s Halloween at the House Museum
From September 16 – November 4, vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., or at other times by appointment. Display items include Gurley Halloween candles, die-cut decorations, and […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange
Greetings from The Knowledge Exchange! The fall session of lifelong learning courses begins on Friday, September 15! Thank you to those who have already registered. Courses, which will be offered in-person, hybrid or virtually via Zoom, include: Lunch and Learn free presentations are back! Mark your calendars for these events: Register by phone at 708-534-4393, […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes Reopening of Chippewa Campground
On August 28, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized the reopening of the Kankakee River State Park Chippewa campground. The park was closed in 2015 after a pump broke in the well serving the campground, and it officially reopened on Monday, August 28th. “Many 79th District constituents were eager to hear when the Chippewa campground would […]
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Haas Recognizes Golden’s Gymnastics Center as August Local Business Spotlight
For August, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Golden’s Gymnastics Center, Inc., as her local business spotlight. Golden Gymnastics has the mission of educating, providing quality gymnastics programs, and developing the highest level of achievement in gymnastics. Rep. Haas presented a certificate from the House of Representatives to owners Donna and Steve Golden. “Keeping children active […]
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KCC Receives $250,000 Through Efforts of Sen. Joyce
Kankakee Community College has accepted $250,000 obtained through a legislative appropriation supported by the efforts of Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Right now, we see a misalignment between the skills in our workforce and the opportunities in our local economy,” said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC’s president. “We are going to use these resources to bridge this […]
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KCC Receives $250,000 Through Efforts of Sen. Joyce
Kankakee Community College has accepted $250,000 obtained through a legislative appropriation supported by the efforts of Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Right now, we see a misalignment between the skills in our workforce and the opportunities in our local economy,” said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC’s president. “We are going to use these resources to bridge this […]
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Business Owners Invited to Free Illinois Business Enterprise
State program helps businesses connect with procurement opportunities. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), and the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion invites business owners to attend a free in-person workshop to learn about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and local resources. The workshop will […]
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Rep. Haas Reacts to Guilty Verdict in Mapes Trial
In response to the guilty verdict of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas released the following statement: “Another day, another conviction. If this isn’t a glaring sign the culture of corruption that has plagued our state government must end, I don’t know what is. “Although Republicans are […]
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Rooftop Solar Coming to Marian Catholic High School
DSD Renewables (DSD) has partnered with Mission Energy to develop a 701 kW rooftop solar array for Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. The project is estimated to generate 836,597 kWh each year, avoiding 593 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, and providing the school with clean, affordable energy to power its operations. The […]