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Haas: 'Thank you to Options CIL for the recognition of my work in Springfield'

By Zachary Richter | Nov 8, 2022

In a Nov. 1 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) acknowledged Options CIL for honoring her work in the community.

Joyce: 'I'm encouraging students and their families to take advantage of several state and federal relief opportunities'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 27, 2022

In an Oct. 20 tweet, Sen. Patrick J. Joyce (D-Kankakee) encouraged parents and college-bound students to look into scholarships.

Barickman: 'Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman posts about Indigenous People’s Day on Facebook.

Haas: 'It’s always a humbling experience to attend the Fallen Firefighter Memorial ceremony'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 13, 2022

In an Oct. 7 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) wrote about the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the Kankakee Courthouse.

Haas describes time at Erikson Institute as 'inspiring'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 13, 2022

In an Oct. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) reflected on her time as an Erickson Institute Executive Fellow.

Bennett: 'Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice announces retirement'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 27, 2022

In a Sept. 20 Facebook post, Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Watseka) shared news of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke's impending retirement.

Haas: 'I had the opportunity to visit Kankakee Community College yesterday to see first-hand their use of Illinois Green Energy Networks (IGEN) funds'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 17, 2022

Rep. Jackie Haas is happy to see that funds are being put to goos use at the Kankakee Community College.

Barickman justifies school funding legislation: 'It was a politically practical, pragmatic decision'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman says he was not going to let perfection get in the way of getting things done with respect to the legislation on school funding.

Haas: 'This month I've chosen to highlight New York City Deli as the small business of the month!'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2022

Rep. Jackie Haas announced the small business of the month on her social media.

Bennett: 'Federal report calls out IDES for failing to disclose data on misspending'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 20, 2022

In an Aug. 16 Facebook post, Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Pontiac) shared the results of a federal report calling out IDES for misspending.

Bennett: 'Glad to be at Baby Bulls in Pontiac to meet with several school superintendents and ROE Superintendents'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 6, 2022

Rep. Thomas Bennett wants to talk about the issues and challenges in education.

Barickman: 'Expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards and learner's permits are being extended'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 3, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman announced the last date for the expiration of driver's licenses, ID cards, and learner's permits.

Barickman: 'Ameren electric rates to increase beginning June 1'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 21, 2022

On June 16, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) provided information for constituents about how to find help paying their Ameren bills.

Haas: Partnering with Treasurer's Office to give people their 'unclaimed assets'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 18, 2022

Rep. Jackie Haas is glad to join hands with the Treasurer's Office for this special event on finding any unclaimed assets.

Haas: 'It was a great turnout for a great cause!'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

In a June 11 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) celebrated the Relay for Life in Kankakee County.

Haas: 'Illinois families are now facing yet another financial burden'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

In a June 10 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) spoke out about gas prices.

Kinzinger: 'Look, I have opposed a ban, you know fairly recently. I think I'm open to a ban now'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 3, 2022

Even after opposing the ban on AR-15 rifles fairly recently, Congressman Kinzinger accepted that he is open to them now.

Barickman announces energy bill aid program: Ameren Illinois 'has rolled out a 12-month repayment plan to help customers'

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

Barickman announces a new initiative to help those who are behind on their energy bills.

Joyce: Broadband bill 'will give our children access to more opportunities and put them on a path for success'

By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022

Sen. Patrick J. Joyce (D-Park Forest) took to social media and his website to announce the signing of House Bill 4700, which will increase Illinois’ ability to capture federal funding for broadband under the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act.

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Barickman calls rise in crime 'a direct result of the dramatic overreach that Gov. Pritzker and the Democrats did'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 11, 2022

In a video posted April 6 to Facebook, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) remarked the spring 2002 legislative session was winding down, and outlined what still needed to be done.

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