# Illinois HR0944: CONGRATS-CHICAGO DEFENDER

Illinois HR0944, CONGRATS-CHICAGO DEFENDER, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-29 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0944
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: CONGRATS-CHICAGO DEFENDER
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-05-28
- Last action: 2026-05-29, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Congratulates the Chicago Defender on the occasion of its 121st anniversary and for its irreplaceable role in shaping American culture, news, and civil rights. Extends best wishes to the paper's publishers, staff, and readers for continued success and vital storytelling in the future.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-29: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-29: Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-28: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0944.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/10400HR0944.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-HR0944-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).