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Rep. Haas Honors Vaughn Outlet for October Local Business Spotlight

Rep. Haas Honors Vaughn Outlet for October Local Business Spotlight

November 3, 2025

KANKAKEE - For her October Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recognizes Vaughn Outlet, a long-standing family business in the community. Rep. Haas toured the store and presented owners Jeff and Steven Vaughn with a certificate of appreciation for their dedication to the community.

"I'm honored to feature Vaughn Outlet as this month's Local Business Spotlight," said Rep. Haas. "The Vaughn family has shown resilience and commitment by reopening their store and continuing to serve our community with a focus on working families."

Vaughn Outlet has been part of the Kankakee area for decades, with deep roots as a family-run business. After a brief closure, Steven Vaughn reopened the store in 2011 to carry forward their family's legacy, with his father Jeff joining in 3 years later. Today, the business is supported by four full-time staff, all members of the Vaughn family, who share the same goal of providing quality products at a cost families can afford.

Rep. Haas added, "It's inspiring to see a family so dedicated to keeping their business thriving for generations. Vaughn Outlet represents the kind of hard work and community spirit that makes Kankakee such a special place."

Vaughn Outlet is located at 136 W Charles Street in Kankakee. To learn more, visit their website at VaughnOutlet.com.

For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.

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