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Manteno picks LaMore as new mayor: ‘They're so happy that they've got us in charge instead of the Manteno Mafia’

On April 1 Manteno voters elected vocal anti-Gotion critic Annette LaMore to lead the Village of Manteno.

By Kankakee Times reports | Apr 3, 2025

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Manteno mayoral candidate LaMore: ‘I think it's going to be a landslide victory for the Freedom Party’

Candidate for Manteno mayor Annette LaMore is a vocal critic of the Chinese-owned Gotion lithium-ion battery plant being planned for the village and the way local officials have handled the project.

By Kankakee Times reports | Mar 29, 2025

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State Rep. Haas: Michael Madigan verdict "condemns the unethical, pay-to-play era of governance

By Kankakee Times | Feb 17, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas, who serves Illinois' 79th House District, commented on the recent conviction of Michael Madigan on charges of bribery, corruption, and wire fraud.

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the New Year terrorist attack in New Orleans'

By Kankakee Times | Jan 5, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas said, "We are grateful for the hard work being done by local, state, and federal investigators as more information continues to emerge in this tragic and horrific event."

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State Rep. Jackie Haas: ' Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million'

By Kankakee Times | Dec 13, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas announced a funding opportunity for local fire departments in a Facebook post dated December 11.

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State Rep.Jackie Haas: 'For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Garden of Prayer Youth Center'

By Kankakee Times | Dec 3, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas highlighted the Garden of Prayer Youth Center in her November local business spotlight, according to a December 1 Facebook post.

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'Congratulations to the Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Girls Flag Football Team'

By Kankakee Times | Oct 25, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas praised the achievements of the Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Flag Football team. "I am so excited to see girls flag football programs grow statewide after the introduction of this new sport in Illinois!" she said.

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Ives: ‘Democrats and unions are spending big to try to keep Joyce in office’

By Kankakee Times reports | Oct 16, 2024

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives has raised concerns about the heavy financial backing Democrat Patrick Joyce is receiving from unions and party affiliates as he seeks re-election.

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Ives: ‘Patrick Joyce voted to mandate that all bathrooms in public schools with students in 4th grade or higher have tampons in the boys bathrooms in Illinois’

By Kankakee Times reports | Oct 15, 2024

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives is comparing State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income-qualified households'

By Kankakee Times | Oct 8, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas shared information about energy assistance, stating, "This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills, and furnace assistance," in an October 5 Facebook post.

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'The Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute nearly $525,000 over a three-year period'

By Kankakee Times | Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Jackie Haas shared information on the state’s specialty crop block grant program in a Sept. 23 Facebook post, stating, "The Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute nearly $525,000 in federal funding over a three-year period to support the state’s specialty crop industry."

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges Illinois residents to become more vigilant'

By Kankakee Times | Sep 14, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas said, "The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges Illinois residents to become more vigilant and educated on wildfire safety so that incidents of fires can be prevented," in a Facebook post dated September 12.

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Rep. Jackie Haas: ' It's time we turn Illinois into a destination for growth'

By Kankakee Times | Aug 19, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas emphasized the necessity of reducing financial burdens on job creators and residents. "If we reduce taxes and other burdens on both job creators and residents, we can make Illinois a place filled with opportunity," she stated in an August 18 Facebook post.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas: 'families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on back-to-school shopping'

By Kankakee Times | Aug 15, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas shared information about the cost of going back to school for the upcoming school year, stating, "According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on back-to-school shopping." She made the statement in an August 11 Facebook post.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas: 'Happy Black Business Month"

By Kankakee Times | Aug 4, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas acknowledged Black Business Month this week, urging support for Black-owned businesses. "Be sure to honor this month by supporting one of your favorite Black-owned businesses," she stated in an August 2 Facebook post.

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Rep. Jackie Haas: 'On this day in 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, which officially ended the Korean War'

By Kankakee Times | Jul 28, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas acknowledged the anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement signing, stating, "Today be sure to remember and honor those who served during this war while also remembering the importance of peace across the globe." She made the statement in a July 27 Facebook post.

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Rep. Jackie Haas: 'Here's what you should know about the upcoming switch to the ACT exam next spring in Illinois schools'

By Kankakee Times | Jul 26, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas shared information for parents and students following the legislature's decision to require the ACT for high school graduation, stating that the switch to the ACT exam will occur "next spring in Illinois schools." She made this announcement in a July 22 Facebook post.

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Rep. Jackie Haas: 'I always appreciate constituent ideas for legislation that I can bring to Springfield on their behalf'

By Kankakee Times | Jul 17, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas celebrated Bastille Day with a community event where she stated she "presented House Joint Resolution 58, which declares June 15th as Illinois History Day, to constituent Ken Ponton." She made this statement in a July 15 Facebook post.

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State Representative Jackie Haas: 'The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam'

By Kankakee Times | Jul 13, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas warned her constituents to be vigilant against a phishing scam. "The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages," she stated in a July 8 Facebook post.

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Rep Jackie Haas: 'The 2024 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival begins tomorrow'

By Kankakee Times | Jun 27, 2024

Rep. Jackie Haas encouraged people to attend the 2024 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, stating that the event, which starts tomorrow, "honors our local heroes and is filled with family-friendly activities for all ages." She made the statement in a June 25 Facebook post.