Jackie Haas

Jackie Haas is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 79th district since her appointment on December 8, 2020. The 79th district, located mostly in the Chicago area, includes all or parts of Aroma Park, Beecher, Bonfield, Bourbonnais, Braceville, Bradley, Buckingham, Cabery, Chebanse, Coal City, Diamond, East Brooklyn, Essex, Gardner, Godley, Herscher, Hopkins Park, Irwin, Kankakee, Limestone, Momence, Peotone, Reddick, Sammons Point, South Wilmington, St. Anne, Sun River Terrace, and Union Hill.

Early life, education, and career Haas was born in Momence, Illinois. She was raised in Momence and attended St. Patrick's Grade School. She was appointed to and served on the Kankakee County Board from 2018 to 2020. Previously elected in the 2020 General Election, Haas was appointed to fill the remainder of Parkhurst's unexpired term. In her official capacity as a judge, Parkhurst swore in Haas as State Representative of the 79th District on December 8, 2020.

Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee (HAPE) Appropriations - Human Services Committee (HAPH) Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA) Human Services Committee (HHSV) Immigration & Human Rights Committee (SIHR) Medicaid Subcommittee (HHSV-MEDI) Mental Health & Addiction Committee (HMEH) Prescription Drug Affordability Committee (HPDA)

Electoral history

Personal life She and her husband Bill have two adult children and currently reside in Bourbonnais, Illinois.