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John -- Welcome to my December newsletter. FIGHTING FOR YOU!Monthly Daily Journal ColumnI have had the pleasure of writing a column for the Daily Journal once per month during my term. This month's column focuses on the New legislative session. You can read the full article here! Around the District & Under the Dome:Illinois Farm Bureau Conference
I had the pleasure of attending the Annual Illinois Farm
Bureau conference with some of my fellow representatives. It was a
great event, I enjoyed spending time with both old and new farm bureau
friends, as well as taking time to celebrate the achievements of
Illinois farmers. Proud to celebrate a Friend of Young Leaders Debbie
Werner of Will County, and Achievement Award winners, the Abbott
Family from Kankakee!
  2023 CBHA Legislator Of the Year
I received the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of
Illinois (CBHA) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. I am truly honored
to receive this award from such an incredible organization. This
recognition means so much to me both professionally and personally,
being nominated and chosen by my peers in the behavioral health
profession for this prestigious award.
I will continue my unwavering commitment to advancing the mental
health and behavioral healthcare system in
Illinois by fighting for proper funding, addressing staffing
shortages, and advocating to end the stigma associated with mental
health. Thank you to the CBHA Board and members for selecting me as
your Legislator of the Year, I am humbled and honored to receive this
recognition.
 2023 Manufacturer of the Year
Congratulations to CSL Behring for being named the 2023
Manufacturer of the Year by the Illinois Manufacturers Association! It
was a pleasure to attend the event and also present to CSL a
certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives
for this wonderful achievement!
 ComEd Substation
My team attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new CSL
Substation that will bring reliable energy to their manufacturing
center and the surrounding areas. Thank you to ComEd, CSL, and all of
the stakeholders involved in making this project a reality!
 2023 Illinois Osteopathic Society Legislator of the
Year
I had the honor of receiving the Illinois Osteopathic
Medical Society’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. The Illinois
Osteopathic Medical Society does incredible work in advocating for
Osteopathic Physicians and their patients. I look forward to
continuing our partnership as we work to improve the Illinois
healthcare system for both workers and patients.
 Local Business Spotlight
For my December Local Business Spotlight, I was honored to
recognize Broadway Jewelry & Rare Coins in Bradley. They are
committed to delivering exceptional customer service and go above and
beyond to ensure their customers are happy. On top of that, they offer
quality, top-of-the-line products and create beautiful customized
pieces of jewelry.
 IDPH Suicide Prevention Grant
The Illinois Department of Public Health is now accepting
applications for a $312,000 suicide prevention grant. The
federally-funded grant will fund a single organization to improve the
ability of staffers in education, child welfare, and juvenile justice
to identify, assess, and help young people who may be at risk for
suicide.Here
Other Happenings:Bourbonnais Tree
Lighting
My staff enjoyed a nice evening at the Bourbonnais Rockin’
Around the Tree Lighting event last night while I was out of town.
Such a great way to kick off the season!
 Wreaths Across
America
I had the honor of attending
the Wreaths Across America event at the Herscher Legion Community
Center. The Wreaths Across America event is a yearly celebration meant
to honor our fallen veterans by placing holiday wreaths on their
graves. It is such a wonderful way to bring the spirit of the holidays
to those who have protected our nation! Thank you to everyone
involved, the donors, and to all the volunteers today who made this
local event possible!
  Blood Drive
Thank you to everyone who
attended the holiday blood drive! Giving blood is an easy way to save
lives, and I was proud to see so many members of our community show up
to help others.
 New Laws
Here's a quick look at some of
the 300+ new Illinois laws that will take effect in 2024.Here
Visit the Lincoln
Library
From Abraham Lincoln, to
Michelle Obama, to Ronald Reagan, to Tina Turner, Illinois has seen
it’s fair share of influential residents. You can learn about these
famous Illinoisans and many others at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library & Museum's "Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois" exhibit
now through Jan. 21.
Illinois Back to Business
Grant
The Illinois Back to Business
New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to
$30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced
hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interested businesses can apply
until January 11, 2024.Here
This Month We Honored:
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Jackie Haas State Representative, District 79 |
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