For the May 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas is honoring La Delicia in Kankakee. She presented a certificate of recognition from the House of Representatives to owners Jose and Isabel Rivera on Tuesday, May 30. “A perfect business to recognize – as summer is just around the corner, La Delicia has tasty […]
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Haas Reacts to FY24 Partisan Budget
After the Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed in the Illinois House early Saturday morning, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas released the following statement in response: “When Illinois families see in their household budgets that they’re spending more than they’re making, they cut costs. Illinois Democrats have yet to receive that memo. A responsible budget […]
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House Resolution Adopted; Honors Late Momence Fire Chief / Rep. Haas’ Father
Recently, 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 House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas, who is also his daughter. Chief LaMotte served as Momence Fire Chief for 21 years and passed away on February 1, 2022. […]
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Haas Recognizes Paramedics, EMS Workers During National EMS Week
To show appreciation for EMS workers in the 79th District and Illinois, State Rep, Jackie Haas is promoting National EMS Week. National EMS Week began when President Gerald Ford declared it November 3 – 10, 1974. In 1992, it was moved to the third week in May. The theme for this year is “Where Emergency […]
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Village Woods Receives Top Honors
Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living, in Crete, was named among Best Independent Living communities in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released list recognizing top senior living organizations. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys administered. […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes National Foster Care Month
To recognize May as National Foster Care Month, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting the importance of foster care and connecting Illinois families with foster care resources. Each year, thousands of Illinois foster families provide temporary safe havens for children placed in Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) care by local courts. According […]
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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in […]
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Will County Announces $43 Million in ARPA Grant Awards
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Board leadership announced the awarded allocation of $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to 120 local governments, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county. This announcement follows Will County Board approval of allocations at its May 18 board meeting. “This funding is an […]
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Free Food Giveaway May 27 in Downtown Joliet
ShareFest Will County, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant team-up to support families. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 27, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. “This event […]
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Haas Receives Legislator of the Year Award from IACAA
Recently, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was awarded the Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies for 2023. The president of IACAA, Arturo Puckerin, visited Leader Haas’ Springfield office to present the award to her. “Poverty affects too many communities in the 79th District and across […]