Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-REV. DR. A. SAMPSON

Congratulates Reverend Dr. Albert "Al" Sampson on the occasion of his 88th birthday on November 27, 2026. Commends his remarkable lifetime of ministry, civil rights activism, community leadership, and service to the people of the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the nation. Thanks him for continuing to remind everyone that the work of justice is inherited by every generation.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JACQUELINE CHAPPELL

Mourns the passing of Jacqueline Carrie "Jackie" Byas Chappell.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

MEXICAN AMERICAN DAY

Declares August 10 as Mexican American Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the history, identity, achievements, and enduring contributions of Mexican Americans to the State and nation. Encourages residents, educational institutions, community organizations, businesses, and public officials throughout Illinois to observe Mexican American Day by recognizing Mexican American history and contributions and promoting understanding, civic engagement, and opportunity for future generations. Recognizes the North American Institute for Mexican Advancement (NAIMA) and the Village of Melrose Park for their roles in establishing Mexican American Day and launching an observance intended to grow from Illinois to communities throughout the nation.

Norma HernandezDemocrat

MBC AWARENESS DAY

Declares October 13, 2026 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Encourages all residents to honor those living with metastatic breast cancer, remember those lost, support awareness efforts such as #LightUpMBC, and advocate for greater equity and increased investment in metastatic breast cancer research.

Jeff KeicherRepublican

CONGRATS-CAPT. A. F. CIGANEK

Congratulates United States Army Captain Abbigail Faith Ciganek on her outstanding performance in Class #26-001 of the U.S. Army Captains Career Course in which she earned the distinction of honor graduate.

John M. CabelloRepublican

AUDIT-GROW YOUR OWN ILLINOIS

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management, performance, and fiscal audit of Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL).

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

CONDEMNS SOCIALISM

Condemns all iterations of socialism and recognizes the dangerous ideology as a valuable history lesson in how to avoid chaos, destruction, starvation, and death.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHEAL WILLIAMS

Mourns the passing of Elder Micheal Williams.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REV. DR. WILLIAMS JR.

Mourns the passing of Reverend Dr. Eddie R. Williams Jr.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARIA E. JONAS

Congratulates Maria Elena Jonas for her extraordinary career and nearly four decades of service to the immigrant community of Lake County.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHARLIE SCHLENKER

Congratulates Charlie Schlenker on the occasion of his retirement after a distinguished, award-winning career spanning more than four decades in journalism, including nearly 30 years of dedicated service to WGLT. Commends his exceptional four-decade career in journalism. Expresses deep gratitude for his contributions to WGLT and the citizens of Central Illinois.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-ST. FRANCIS PARISH

Congratulates St. Francis of Assisi Parish of Teutopolis for 175 years of dedication to their mission and their community and for being a pillar of the Teutopolis community.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

URGES-NOMINATE CENSUS DIRECTOR

Urges President Trump to nominate a qualified director of the United States Census Bureau. Supports the restoration of the bureau's constitutional focus on conducting an accurate enumeration of the population. Calls for the bureau's use of differential privacy, statistical adjustments, and other methodologies that alter reported census data to be reviewed and corrected where necessary to ensure that census data accurately reflect the population. Supports lawful efforts to obtain and publish accurate citizenship data. Calls upon the future bureau director to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2020 Census and to consider appropriate and lawful corrective measures where errors or deficiencies are identified. Supports increased transparency of bureau operations to ensure public understanding. Urges President Trump and the United States Senate to act expeditiously to ensure that the Census Bureau has a qualified, permanent, and Senate-confirmed director in place to lead preparations for the 2030 Census.

Chris MillerRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL R. WEHMAN SR.

Mourns the passing of Michael Robert "Mike" Wehman Sr.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. MARK MCCONNELL

Mourns the passing of Dr. Mark Allen McConnell, a devoted pastor, an accomplished author, and a revered denominational leader.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-VILL. OF LINDENHURST

Congratulates the Village of Lindenhurst on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-GREG SAPP

Congratulates Greg Sapp on his retirement after 52 years in radio broadcasting.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

COMMENDS-WARREN STIEG

Commends Warren Stieg for his decades-long dedication and contributions to the Village of Okawville and the greater Okawville community.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-W. ERIC TURNER

Mourns the death of W. Eric Turner.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

AUDIT-CPS ATHLETICS

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit concerning State funds provided to or administered for the benefit of Chicago Public Schools that are used, directly or indirectly, to support interscholastic athletics, athletic administration, athletic personnel, officials, coaches, athletic directors, equipment, transportation, athletic trainers, facilities, or other athletic-program expenses.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOE O'ROURKE

Congratulates Martin Joseph "Joe" O'Rourke on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

CONGRATS-WOODROW WALLACE

Congratulates Woodrow "Woodie" Wallace on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

CONGRATS-ISU STRING PROJECT

Congratulates the Illinois State University (ISU) String Project on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Recognizes the project's outstanding contributions to music education, youth outreach, and teacher training in the Bloomington-Normal community and across Illinois. Extends best wishes for its continued success in the years to come.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

COMMENDS-KURTIS BLOW

Commends Kurtis Blow for his extraordinary contributions to music, culture, faith, and community service. Celebrates his legacy measured not only by the barriers he broke, but by the lives he continues to uplift.

Lisa DavisDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SPENCER LEAK JR.

Mourns the death of Spencer Leak Jr.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

CONGRATS-SWALCO

Congratulates the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) on the historic occasion of its 35th anniversary. Commends its leadership, members, and staff for their exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. Extends sincerest best wishes for their continued success.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

FARM SAFETY WEEK

Declares September 21 through September 25, 2026 as Farm Safety Week in the State of Illinois.

Jason R. BuntingRepublican

CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS

Congratulates Grand Prairie Friends on the 50th anniversary of Prospect Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Jason R. BuntingRepublican

MEMORIAL-REV. JOHN GIBSON SR.

Mourns the passing of Reverend John L. Gibson Sr.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

ODE TO THE COAL MINERS DAY

Declares June 9, 2026 as Ode to the Coal Miners Day in the State of Illinois to honor the contributions of coal miners in developing communities across the State, adding to the State's rich history. Encourages citizens across Illinois to recognize coal miners and to learn more about how they contributed to the development of this great State.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CONGRATS-JALEN BRUNSON

Congratulates Jalen Brunson on being awarded the Bill Russell Trophy as the 2026 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) and for leading the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Championship. Commends the arc of his championship-winning career, transcending the courts of Adlai E. Stevenson High School and Villanova University to Madison Square Garden.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

CONGRATS-SRACLC

Congratulates the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Commends the association's outstanding legacy of service to individuals with special needs and disabilities. Extends sincerest best wishes for its continued success.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-CITY OF GALENA

Recognizes the City of Galena on celebrating its bicentennial in tandem with America 250 in 2026.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

CONGRATS-ASSOCIATED RESEARCH

Congratulates Associated Research on the occasion of its 90th anniversary. Commends the company's contributions to electrical safety testing, product innovation, manufacturing, and customer support. Extends best wishes for its continued success.

Bob MorganDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOHN T. DABROWSKI

Congratulates John T. Dabrowski on his retirement from public service. Wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

Jennifer SanalitroRepublican

MEMORIAL-KENNETH L. MORGAN SR.

Mourns the death of Kenneth Louis Morgan Sr.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BROTHER P. M. MARTIN

Mourns the passing of Brother Patrick Michael Martin, C.F.C.

Rick RyanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERTA WILSON

Mourns the passing of Roberta Wilson.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

CONGRATS-MORRISON HS BOYS T&F

Congratulates the Morrison High School boys track and field team, the Mustangs, on winning the 2025-2026 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Championship. Wishes its members future success in their athletic and academic pursuits.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-ST.JOSEPH-OGDEN HS

Congratulates the St. Joseph-Ogden High School boys baseball team, the Spartans, on winning the 2026 IHSA Class 2A State Championship.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

MEMORIAL-DEMETRA R. BANKS

Mourns the death of Demetra Rayvoir Banks.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-U OF I-MORROW PLOTS

Congratulates the University of Illinois on the 150-year anniversary of the establishment of the Morrow Plots.

Chris MillerRepublican

CONGRATS-WINTHROP HARBOR

Congratulates the Village of Winthrop Harbor on the 125th anniversary of its incorporation, celebrated on July 15, 2026. Commends its residents, officials, and civic leaders for their dedication to building a strong, vibrant, and welcoming community on the northeastern shore of Lake Michigan. Recognizes its rich history. Extends best wishes to all who live, work, and find joy along its storied shore.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONDEMN-DV AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

Unequivocally condemns all forms of microaggressions, interpersonal aggressions, and physical violence that contribute to domestic violence perpetrated against Black women in the State of Illinois

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

COMMEND-IOTA UPSILON SIGMA

Commends the Iota Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding dedication to water safety education and drowning prevention and for their meaningful honoring of the life and legacy of James Leslie Harkins. Honors the memory of James Leslie Harkins, whose legacy lives on through every child empowered with the knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water; and be it further.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-MOUNT CARROLL ROTARY

Congratulates the Rotary Club of Mount Carroll on its 40th anniversary. Commends its contributions to the community and the selflessness of its members.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

CONGRATS-P.E.O. IL CHAPTER CE

Congratulates P.E.O. Illinois Chapter CE on its 100th anniversary on December 9, 2026. Wishes the chapter another century of support for women's aspirations around America and the world.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican