Rep. Haas will host her 4th annual job fair tomorrow, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus, located at 187 S. Indiana Avenue in Kankakee.
State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has launched her fourth annual summer reading program. Starting today, students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate by reading ten or more books before August 5, 2024. Books over 150 words 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.
Illinois State House District 79 candidate Jackie Haas stated, "PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects an estimated 9 million Americans who have been exposed to life-threatening and traumatic events." Haas, who faces Democrat William Morgan in the general election, added, "This month you can learn more about this condition and advocate for those who have been diagnosed and affected by PTSD."
In Iroquois County districts, 519 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
National Cancer Survivors Day honors the resiliency and courage of cancer survivors and offers support to those who are still battling this disease. This day brings together those who have survived cancer, family members of survivors, and healthcare providers as an important reminder that life after cancer is possible.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
June is National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects an estimated 9 million Americans who have been exposed to life-threatening and traumatic events. This month you can learn more about this condition and advocate for those who have been diagnosed and affected by PTSD.
CPR and AED Awareness Week reminds us how many lives can be saved if more adults learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. Every second counts when it comes to administering this emergency aid, and knowing how to use them can save a life.