Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL B. DICKENS

Mourns the death of Michael B. Dickens.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANTHONY M. NEITA

Mourns the death of Anthony M. Neita.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BILLIE JEAN LUCAS

Mourns the death of Billie Jean Lucas.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TINEKE C. SCHOUTEN

Mourns the death of Tineke Cornelia "Trijntje" Schouten.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHALMUS ENGLISH SR.

Mourns the death of Chalmus English Sr.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLETTIS ALLEN

Mourns the death of Clettis Allen.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAMES O. GROSS

Mourns the death of James Oliver Gross.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STANDISH E. WILLIS

Mourns the passing of Standish E. "Kwame" Willis, Esq. of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ESTELLA ODNEAL ODEN

Mourns the death of Estella Odneal Oden.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ALICE ALLEN

Mourns the death of Alice Allen.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CELESTE TAYLOR

Mourns the passing of Celeste Cavalier Banks Sawyer Taylor.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BENTLEY K. WOLFE

Mourns the death of Bentley Kahne Wolfe.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEVEN A. CORNETT

Mourns the passing of Steven Almon "Steve" Cornett of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM R. GROVES

Mourns the passing of William R. "Bill" Groves of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SPENCER LEAK JR.

Mourns the death of Spencer Leak Jr. of Chicago.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CLARENCE R. WIRTH

Mourns the death of Clarence R. "C.R." Wirth of Worth.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LUKE W. PETERSON

Mourns the passing of Luke William Peterson of Chatham.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD J. WARD

Mourns the passing of Ronald J. Ward of Chatham.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-DR. JON BARTELT

Congratulates Dr. Jon Bartelt on his retirement as Superintendent of Schools for Bloomingdale School District 13. Expresses deep appreciation for his extraordinary contributions to education and the Bloomingdale community. Wishes him well in retirement.

Seth LewisRepublican

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 Honor. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the Addison community and the State of Illinois.

Karina VillaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CAROL GIESKE

Congratulates Carol Gieske on her retirement from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES D. INGRAM

Mourns the passing of Charles D. "Chuck" Ingram of Harrisburg.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARILYN K. HERTKO

Mourns the death of Marilyn Kay Hertko.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JUDITH GEORGANTAS

Mourns the death of Judith "Judy" Georgantas.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-A. JORDAN & T. PRABHU

Congratulates Alexa C. Jordan and Trisha N. Prabhu on their selection as Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, where Alexa Jordan will pursue her Juris Doctor and Trisha Prabhu will pursue her Master of Business Administration.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-JERRY KRUSE, M.D.

Congratulates Jerry Kruse, M.D. on his retirement as Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. Extends the deepest gratitude for his extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BRANDON

Mourns the death of Donald Eldridge Brandon.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JEFFREY J. WALIK

Mourns the death of Mayor Jeffrey Joseph "Jeff" Walik of the Village of Stickney.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK

Mourns the passing of Linda Joyce Hanback of Yorkville.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND SMITH JR.

Mourns the death of Raymond Smith Jr.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-KAY LANDGREBE

Mourns the death of Kay Landgrebe of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-KATHY HICKEY-HEIMLICH

Mourns the passing of Kathryn "Kathy" Hickey-Heimlich.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-LEROY G. MCDANIELS

Mourns the passing of Leroy G. McDaniels of Springfield.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

SIGMA/ZETA DAY

Declares May 19, 2026 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in the State of Illinois. Commends the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their unwavering commitment to service, advocacy, and community advancement.

Don HarmonDemocrat

SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue updated guidance to all Illinois-licensed pediatricians and school health professionals emphasizing the clinical necessity of scoliometer use and spinal checks during all mandated sixth and ninth-grade physicals.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

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