State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has recognized Connect Roasters in Bourbonnais as her June 2024 local business spotlight. During her visit, Rep. Haas toured the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community.
Illinois State House District 79 candidate Jackie Haas said: "According to the Illinois State Board of Education's 2023 report card for Illinois schools, only 35% of Illinois students read at grade level and just 37% are proficient in math." Haas, who is running for re-election, made the statement on Facebook on June 9.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.
In Kankakee County districts, 792 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.