# Illinois HR0847: RECOGNIZE-CHICAGO BLUES

Illinois HR0847, RECOGNIZE-CHICAGO BLUES, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-30 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0847
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: RECOGNIZE-CHICAGO BLUES
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-30, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: museum, arts, culture, and entertainment
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (11 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Recognizes Chicago's unparalleled history as the "Blues Capital of the World". Celebrates the artists, past and present, who have shaped the soundtrack of our State. Supports the calls for the City of Chicago to develop permanent, physical monuments and public art installations beyond existing murals to provide the reverence and international visibility that Chicago blues pioneers deserve. Urges for greater community advocacy and a revival of investment in blues culture and for the State and local governments to provide substantial support for the infrastructure that solidifies the legacy of the legendary Blues artists including the preservation of historic sites such as Muddy Waters' Kenwood home and support for local blues education non-profits.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carol Ammons (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-21 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; | pass | 11 | 0 |   |

## Actions (8)

- 2026-05-30: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-21: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons (House)
- 2026-05-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (House)
- 2026-05-21: Recommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; 011-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-12: Assigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (House)
- 2026-05-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-30: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0847.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0847.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0847-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).