STATE REPRESENTATIVE · DISTRICT 79
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Hear from Haas: August 2025
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Hello, and Happy August!
I hope everyone has been staying cool in the summer heat!
July was a busy month back home with my office attending multiple events across the 79th District. We are also in the process of planning more outreach events for the fall and winter season.
As always, please reach out to my district office at any time with questions, comments, or concerns.
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Around the District & Under the Dome
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Had a great day celebrating the 4th of July. Thank you to the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra for the invite to participate in this year’s event once again! A great time was had by all!
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Congratulations to the new Culver’s location in Bradley on your grand opening! We are all excited to welcome you to our community!
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Cities United 2025 Leading the Way Tour
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My office attended multiple events during the Cities United 2025 Leading the Way Tour, a national initiative to end gun violence through collaboration and leadership. The main focus of this tour is to facilitate discussions between organizations, local, and youth leaders about solutions to gun violence. Thank you to Cities United for leading the way on such a critical mission and for letting our community participate in this great event!
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Crumbl Cookies Ribbon Cutting
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Congratulations to the new Crumbl Cookies location in Bradley! It was great to attend the ribbon cutting celebration and see so many people in attendance for the grand opening! This will be such a fun and delicious addition to our local community!
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Monee Parks and Recreation Senior Fair
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It was a pleasure to attend the Monee Parks and Recreation Senior Fair! Such a great opportunity to make resources easily accessible for our seniors. Thanks to all who attended!
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Kankakee County Housing Authority Ribbon Cutting
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I attended the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Kankakee County Housing Authority’s new West Harbour Residences. We also celebrated the street dedication for Theodis Pace—a staple in our community. It was a great day of celebration in our community!
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My office attended the Park Forest Youth Day celebration, where we handed out the items collected in our annual School Supply Drive. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this drive and made it possible for us to provide supplies to local children in the 79th district!
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Merchant Street Music Fest
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Great job to all involved in organizing the Merchant Street Music Fest in Kankakee! The event was a great success!
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Business After Hours Event
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My office attended a Business After Hours event and ribbon cutting at the new 315 Sports Park facility in Bradley. This new space for residents of all ages to enjoy is such a great addition to our community!
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One Hope United Open House
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My office attended the open house for One Hope United and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the community! One Hope United provides a variety of services to youth and families, including Intensive Placement Stabilization for youth in foster care. Their new office in Kankakee will help make care and support more accessible in our community!
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Southland Development Authority Receives NICI Grant
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Congratulations to the Southland Development Authority on receiving a $100,000 grant from Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI)! This grant is intended to assist underserved communities, which will be put to great use by the SDA as they work to drive economic growth in our region.
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Blood Drive - August 13th
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My office is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on August 13th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Village of Monee Parks & Recreation, located at 5218 W. Court Street. Donating blood saves lives, and it’s a quick and easy way to support our community! Advanced reservations are recommended and can be done by scanning the QR code or clicking here!
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Rep. Haas Honors FastSigns of Kankakee for July Local Business Spotlight
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I am thrilled to recognize FastSigns of Kankakee for my July Local Business Spotlight because of their outstanding commitment to customer service and job creation. They’ve grown their business with a people-first approach and continue creating good-paying local jobs.
FastSigns of Kankakee is owned and operated by Dave and Sonya Comer. Dave began working for the previous owner before deciding to purchase the business himself. He and Sonya were drawn to the FastSigns franchise model for the support and opportunity it offered. Since taking over, they have added seven full-time positions and one part-time role.
FastSigns of Kankakee doesn’t just want to be another vendor; they strive to be true partners to their clients. Their dedication to excellence and the community makes them an ideal choice for this month’s Local Business Spotlight.
FastSigns of Kankakee is located at 601 N 5th Avenue in Kankakee. For more information, visit FastSigns.com/Kankakee-IL.
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2025 Summer Reading Program
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My fifth annual summer reading program has returned! Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate by reading ten or more books before August 15th, 2025. Books over 150 pages count as two books. All students who complete their summer reading will receive an invitation to an ice cream party and certificate ceremony in late summer!
This program is a great way to encourage kids to remain active readers during the summer months, which is critical to ensuring a smooth transition back to school in the fall. I invite all interested students to participate and join our celebration for their achievements in late summer!
Once a student completes their reading, they can fill out their form and have their parents verify the information. Online forms can be completed by clicking here or visiting RepHaas.com. Paper forms are available at my district office, located at 187 S Schuyler Avenue, Suite 110 in Kankakee.
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Looking to visit one of Chicago’s world-class museums for free? Utilize my office’s Museum Resource Card Request Form to request your card for up to four (4) people.
Submissions must be completed at least three days in advance of the date being requested. Click here to access the form.
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📌 August 13 – Blood Drive
Monee Parks & Recreation | 5218 W. Court Street | 11 AM – 4 PM | Register here.
📌 August 20 – Monee Office Hours
Monee Village Hall | 5130 W. Court Street | 9 AM – 12 PM
📌 August 28 – Park Forest Office Hours
Park Forest Public Library | 400 Lakewood Blvd. | 10 AM – 1 PM
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Talk to you soon,
State Representative Jackie Haas
District 79
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