Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-SISTER JEAN SCHMIDT

Mourns the passing of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), the iconic chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team, the Ramblers.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-DR. S. QUIRK-BAILEY

Congratulates Sheila Quirk-Bailey, DM on her retirement as president of Illinois Central College (ICC). Thanks her for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the students and communities of ICC as well as higher education and workforce advancement in Illinois.

David KoehlerDemocrat

GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DAY

Declares September 14, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

Declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-FRANK W. RASMUSSON

Mourns the death of Frank William Rasmusson of Crest Hill.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-CFA SOCIETY CHICAGO

Congratulates CFA Society Chicago on achieving its 100th anniversary.

Robert PetersDemocrat

HINDU HERITAGE MONTH

Declares October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages the residents of Illinois to recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

DIWALI DAY

Declares October 20, 2025 as Diwali Day.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARVIN E. MCCLURE

Mourns the passing of Marvin Eugene McClure of Macomb.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES L. HOOTMAN

Mourns the passing of James Lee "Jim" Hootman of Cuba.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ELDON D. WAHLFELD

Mourns the passing of Eldon Duane Wahlfeld of Manito.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-BILL L. ENTWISTLE

Mourns the death of Bill L. Entwistle of Easton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN D. BURGARD

Mourns the passing of John D. Burgard of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLES L. STURGEON

Mourns the death of Charles L. Sturgeon of Kilbourne.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DALE E. FIROF

Mourns the death of Dale E. Firof of Macomb.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT L. MARTIN

Mourns the death of Robert L. "Bob" Martin of Havana, formerly of Easton and Rushville.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL J. KRAUSE

Mourns the death of Michael James "Rocky" Krause of Blandinsville.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL J. RALPH

Mourns the passing of Michael J. "Mike" Ralph of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAY G. BARNES

Mourns the passing of Ray George Barnes.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JACK D. SMITH

Mourns the death of Jack D. Smith of Peoria.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-LARRY R. WILLIS

Mourns the death of Larry R. Willis of Havana.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD A. ANDERSON

Mourns the death of Richard A. "Dick" Anderson of Kewanee.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES J. FLANAGAN

Mourns the passing of James Joseph "Jim" Flanagan.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL WAY

Mourns the death of Michael "Shawn" Way.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SRIRAM SONTY, M.D.

Mourns the passing of Sriram Sonty, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KENNETH W. AUPPERLE

Mourns the death of Kenneth W. "Ken" Aupperle of Morton.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL L. DAILEY

Mourns the death of Michael Lee "Mike" Dailey of Ipava.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROY L. JOHLFS

Mourns the death of Roy Lee Johlfs of Macomb.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-GAGDC 79TH ST FEST

Congratulates the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) on achieving its 20th anniversary of hosting the 79th Street Renaissance Festival. Thanks GAGDC for its enduring contributions to community, culture, safety, and celebration.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

JANE GOODALL DAY

Declares April 3, 2026 as Jane Goodall Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the life and work of Jane Goodall, Ph.D. and the importance of conservation, sustainability, and living in peace with our environment.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LYLE D. CURTIS

Mourns the death of Lyle D. Curtis of Canton

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-LEO HS CHOIR

Congratulates the Leo High School choir, the Lions, on their achievement of competing on Season 20 of America's Got Talent.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND L. PICL

Mourns the death of Raymond L. "Ray" Picl, the former Mayor of Peoria Heights.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LINDA N. HOEFERT

Mourns the death of Linda N. Hoefert of Mount Prospect.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAYNE E. SCHIRMACHER

Mourns the death of Jayne E. Schirmacher of Orland Park.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

CONGRATS-LIBERTY RESTAURANT

Congratulates The Liberty Restaurant on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Wishes the restaurant and the Frangos family continued success.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MO

Declares November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN L. GOLEMAN

Mourns the death of John L. Goleman of Divernon.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DOROTHY L. GOLEMAN

Mourns the death of Dorothy L. Goleman of Naples, Florida, formerly of Divernon.

Steve McClureRepublican

OXI DAY

Declares October 28, 2025 as Oxi Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis powers during World War II, noting that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. Encourages the people of Illinois to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a day of remembrance.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD JONES

Mourns the passing of Donald "Don" Jones of Mahomet.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONGRATS-PROJECT COMPASSION

Congratulates Project Compassion, NFP on achieving 20 years of providing unrelenting dedication and love to those in the community who need it most. Wishes the organization many more years of continued success.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BAILEY FAMILY

Mourns the passing of Zachary, Kelsey, Vada Rose, and Samuel Bailey and extends heartfelt condolences to Darren and Cindy Bailey, Finnley Bailey, and the entire Bailey family.

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN DALEY III

Mourns the death of John "Jack" Daley III.

Napoleon Harris, IIIDemocrat

MBC AWARENESS DAY

Declares October 13, 2025 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents to join in the national effort to raise awareness by illuminating local landmarks in teal, green, and pink and supporting the urgent need for increased metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research funding.

Dave SyversonRepublican

MEMORIAL-SHIRLEY ANNE MOYLAN

Mourns the death of Shirley Anne Moylan.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KENNETH MAX OLSON

Mourns the death of Kenneth Max Olson of Monticello.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DREW D. DUZINSKAS

Mourns the passing of Drew D. Duzinskas of New Lenox.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS W. RITTER

Mourns the death of Thomas William "Tom" Ritter of Blue Mound.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

MEMORIAL-LORI T. HEALEY

Mourns the death of Lori T. Healey of Chicago.

Steve McClureRepublican