Illinois State House Representatives
Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Haas, colleagues take helicopter trip to Lincoln’s Challenge campus
On April 1, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) and others in the House took a helicopter ride to the campus of Lincoln’s Challenge Academy in Rantoul.
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Bennett pushes tax credit for volunteer emergency workers: 'These good men and women give selflessly to all of us'
Rep. Thomas Bennett speaks out in support of the tax credit for volunteer emergency workers.
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Haas highlights Stefari Cafe as the March Business of the Month
As part of her ongoing efforts to recognize local businesses in the Kankakee area, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) visited Stefari Cafe recently and announced it as the focus for her office's business spotlight.
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Haas introduces legislation to protect police officers following fatal shooting, injury
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has introduced legislation to increase penalties for repeat offenders. The bills follow the Dec. 30, 2021, murder of Bradley Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the critical injury of officer Tyler Bailey who were ambushed after responding to a nuisance call about a barking dog.
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Bennett shares letter regarding Pontiac Correctional Center
Legislators learned this month that the state might be looking to close portions of Pontiac Correctional Center.
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Bennett wants a financial breakdown of additional spending for early childhood education
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants a specific breakdown on how additional funding for early childhood education as proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) would be spent.
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Haas asks for support in petition season
Republican state Rep. Jackie Haas is asking 79th District constituents to help her continue helping them.“It’s petition time again and your support is welcomed in getting them completed,” Haas recently posted on Facebook.
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New Illinois college admission requirements to take effect at start of 2022
Beginning the first day of next year, students seeking to attend a public university in Illinois are required to complete three years of science, according to a legislative update from the office of State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Pontiac).
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Bennett shares info on disaster declaration
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) is reminding residents affected by the recent storms that help from the state is available.
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Haas honors hometown sports hero Sikma
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recently attended an event honoring Jack Sikma, a former St. Anne High School basketball star inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.
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Bennett tours his district: 'It's always good to hear their thoughts and concerns'
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) has used his time off from the legislature in Springfield to tour the 106th district and talk with his constituents about how they've been holding up as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Neimerg sets satellite office hours in Wabash County
State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich) has set aside time on Nov. 3 to meet with his constituents to discuss issues affecting the community.
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Haas: Bill will 'secure Illinois as a lead energy producer for years to come'
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has her reasons for taking a stand for Senate Bill 2408. “I voted for the comprehensive energy bill that passed yesterday in the Illinois House,” Haas posted on Facebook.
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Haas on redistricting: 'Democrats have fallen back on the same disingenuous process'
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) decried what she claimed is Democratic lawmakers’ eschewing a bipartisan effort to craft Illinois’s new redistricting map.
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Haas completes ride-along: 'It’s always been important to me to support our police'
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) insists she’s never had greater respect or admiration for local law enforcement than she has after recently completing a ride-along with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department.
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Marron calls ridealong with Danville Police 'an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life'
State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Champaign) is vowing to not soon forget his ridealong with the Danville Police Department.
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Bennett: 'I ask Gov. Pritzker to help our small businesses now'
Veteran state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) is pushing the governor to help small businesses that are still struggling across the state.
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Barickman: 'Gov. Pritzker, by all accounts, has failed'
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to know actions speak louder than words.
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Bennett: 'I ask Gov. Pritzker to help our small businesses'
With Illinois returning to Phase 5, Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) requested Gov. J.B. Pritzker to follow the lead of other states that are assisting small businesses come back after pandemic shutdowns.
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Village of Hopkins Park: Outsiders 'seem to think they know what is best for Pembroke residents'
Village of Hopkins Park residents are fighting to have their voices heard over the issue of a natural-gas pipeline in the community.