Bills & Legislation

KIND ACT IMPLEMENTATION

Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES DAY

Declares October 28, 2026 as Naval Station Great Lakes Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the work and history of Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes).

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

RACE AMITY DAY

Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another on Race Amity Day.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DOROTHY LUGIBILL

Mourns the passing of Dorothy (Burton) Lugibill of Williamsville.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

URGES-ROADWAY SAFETY

Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Office of the Secretary of State, the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, traffic safety organizations, and other relevant public safety stakeholders to review and strengthen policies, enforcement strategies, public awareness efforts, and sentencing guidelines related to impaired driving, extreme reckless driving, social media-driven dangerous driving, and "ghosting". Encourages continued consideration of legislative and policy reforms intended to ensure Illinois law appropriately addresses severe reckless driving conduct.

Laura FineDemocrat

CONGRATS-DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE

Congratulates the De La Salle Institute boys soccer team, the Meteors, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Championship. Thanks the players, coaches, families, and school community for their collective efforts in achieving this historic moment.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CONGRATS-RSEA

Congratulates the Retired State Employees Association on its 50th anniversary of advocating for and protecting the rights and benefits of state retirees, their spouses, and survivors. Extends best wishes to RSEA for continued success protecting and supporting state retirees, their spouses, and survivors. Thanks all members of RSEA for their many years of faithful service to the people of Illinois.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

CONGRATS-LAZARO LOPEZ, ED.D.

Congratulates Lazaro Lopez, Ed.D. on the conclusion of his distinguished career with High School District 214, marked by his dedicated service to public education and the State of Illinois. Thanks him for helping shape the futures of thousands of students while strengthening pathways to the middle class.

Mark L. WalkerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DENNIS E. LARIA

Mourns the passing of Dennis Eugene Laria of Elmwood Park.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT B. LYONS

Mourns the passing of Robert Bruce "Bob" Lyons.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

CONGRATS-CRAIG BENES

Congratulates Superintendent Craig Benes on his retirement from Itasca School District 10. Thanks him for his commitment to education and to the State of Illinois.

Seth LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-PORTER MCNEIL

Mourns the death of Porter McNeil of Moline.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RACHEL GANSNER

Mourns the passing of Rachel Gansner of Chicago.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-M. SIEMER/A.J. BARKS

Mourns the deaths of Matthew Alan "Matt" Siemer and Alica Jean "A.J." Barks of Chicago.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL MAGAD

Mourns the passing of Samuel Magad, the former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO).

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

CONGRATS-RABBI MICHAEL SIEGEL

Congratulates Rabbi Michael Siegel on the occasion of his retirement as Senior Rabbi of the Anshe Emet Synagogue. Thanks him for his commitment to his community and to the State of Illinois.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-H. P. MANGROLA

Mourns the death of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola of Skokie.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE L. DOWELL

Mourns the death of Bishop George Lee Dowell of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

CONGRATS-RYAN GOWER, PH.D.

Congratulates Ryan Gower, Ph.D. on his retirement as chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Thanks him for his many years of dedicated service to higher education and the people of Illinois. Wishes him continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Jason PlummerRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD BOWEN JR.

Mourns the passing of Richard Bowen Jr.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

THANKS-SEN. DALE FOWLER

Thanks Senator Dale Fowler for his many years of dedicated service to the people of Southern Illinois and the State of Illinois and honors him with this resolution.

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-KATHLEEN S. HOLLAND

Mourns the death of Kathleen Stacy (Boynton) Holland of Frankfort.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORAL-WILLIE M. HEMPHILL

Mourns the death of Willie Mae (Frazier) Hemphill.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TRAINETTE DAVIS

Mourns the death of Trainette Renee' "Trina" Graham Davis.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-FRANCES ORONA

Mourns the death of Frances Orona.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LORETTA ARCENEAUX

Mourns the passing of Loretta Arceneaux.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOANNE M. WATKINS

Mourns the death of Joane Margaret Watkins.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TAMER LEE GONZALEZ

Mourns the passing of Tamer Lee Lois Williams Gonzalez of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KAMARIA L. GROSS

Mourns the death of Kamaria Laurette Gross.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

POLONIA IMPACT DAY

Declares April 29, 2026 as Polonia Impact Day.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

CONGRATS-CARLE HEALTH

Congratulates Carle Health Medical Group on the occasion of receiving the 2026 American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Acclaim Award. Thanks the medical institution for its continued commitment to serving its community and ensuring its overall well-being.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May of 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in honor of the contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Island residents and communities across Illinois.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DEANNA Z. WILKINS

Mourns the death of Deanna Z. Wilkins of Lombard.

Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KALEB DEER

Mourns the death of Kaleb Deer.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BARBARA DEER

Mourns the passing of Barbara Deer of Chicago.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

YOUTH SUBST USE PREVENTION MO

Declares October 2026 as Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to youth substance use and to provide the youth of Illinois with the support they need to lead healthy lives and achieve their dreams.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-NANCY K. OLSEN

Mourns the passing of Nancy Kay Olsen.

Steve McClureRepublican

IL BACON DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of Illinois and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

COMMENDS-DR. JO ANN ROBERTS

Commends Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her extraordinary leadership, lifelong service, and instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.

Robert PetersDemocrat

CONGRATS-RTAC

Congratulates the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago (RTAC) on achieving 100 years of service to retired Chicago Public School (CPS) educators.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

SCHOOL START TIMES

Encourages all public school districts serving grades 6 through 12 to develop a plan to adopt school start times that reflect the biological sleep needs of adolescents.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-BROOKFIELD LIB BELL

Recognizes the Village of Brookfield on the occasion of rededicating its Bicentennial Liberty Bell in honor of celebrating America 250, the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CONGRATS-FF-EMT GINO CASCIOLA

Congratulates Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola of Addison Fire Protection District #1 on being awarded the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the Addison community and the State of Illinois.

Karina VillaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KAREN WARD, ED.D.

Mourns the passing of Karen (Maloney) Ward, Ed.D. of Joliet.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REP. B. FLYNN CURRIE

Mourns the passing and celebrates the life and commitment to public service of former Illinois State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie.

Don HarmonDemocrat

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 9, 2026 as FSGS Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to bring attention to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

SLAVERY REPARATIONS

Urges the United States Congress to formally apologize, prioritize restitution of cultural items, and make compensation for the legacies of slavery and colonialism in acknowledgment of the importance of human rights, equality, and the inherent worth of every person.

Mattie HunterDemocrat