Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-FOX RIVER LIBRARY

Congratulates the Fox River Valley Public Library District on 150 years of serving the community as a welcoming place for learning, connection, and discovery.

Suzanne M. Ness

CONGRATS-SPFLD PARK DISTRICT

Congratulates the Springfield Park District as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Sue Scherer

CONGRATS-OAK PRAIRIE SCHOOL

Congratulates the Oak Prairie Middle School's cheerleading team, the Bulldogs, on winning the 2026 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 1A state cheerleading tournament.

Patrick Sheehan

CONDEMNS-UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR

Condemns the continued unlawful invasion and military occupation of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Condemns the documented massacres and atrocities committed in Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, Izium, and other Ukrainian communities. Condemns the forced deportation and kidnapping of Ukrainian children and calls for their immediate return to their families and to Ukraine. Calls upon the Russian Federation to immediately cease all violent military action against the people of Ukraine and to withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory. Reaffirms support for human rights, democracy, and the sovereignty of nations.

Justin Cochran

MEMORIAL-LARKEN S. AKINS

Mourns the passing of Larken Sharon Akins of Chicago.

Michael Crawford

OPPOSES-IL SB3572

Opposes Illinois Senate Bill 3572 (SB3572). Opposes any effort to punish women for accessing reproductive healthcare, efforts to subject survivors of rape and incest to more severe punishments than a rapist, and efforts to restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other forms of assisted reproductive technology.

Margaret Croke

CONDEMNS-PRESIDENT TRUMP POST

Condemns President Donald J. Trump's racist social media post and his attempts to erase history. Expresses that members will continue to honor the 100th recognition of Black History Month in the State of Illinois by committing to learn from history rather than hiding from it.

Kimberly Du Buclet

EPSTEIN FILES-RELEASE

Calls for the release of all files related to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged accomplices with redactions limited solely to shielding the identities of survivors as outlined in the Epstein Transparency Act. Further calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor independent of the Trump Administration's influence to review prosecution decisions stemming from the Epstein investigation to investigate whether the Trump Administration illegally redacted or withheld documents to shield individuals for political purposes.

Kelly M. Cassidy

CONGRATS-WENDELL YOUNG

Congratulates Wendell Young, Vice Chairman/Governor of the Chicago Wolves, on his exceptional career as a player, coach, manager, and executive.

Brad Stephens

CONGRATS-BUDDY BEAR WAY

Congratulates the DeGeratto family and Buddy Bear Car Wash on the City of Chicago designating "Buddy Bear Way" as an honorary street name. Commends Buddy Bear Car Wash and the DeGeratto family for their extraordinary and lasting contributions to the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

La Shawn K. Ford

COMMENDS-NILES FIRE DEPT.

Commends Lieutenant Bill White, Engineer Kevin Zender, Firefighter-Paramedic Darrion Roszkowiak, Firefighter-Paramedic Michael Ries, and Firefighter-Paramedic Karl Boubouleix of the Niles Fire Department for their lifesaving actions on September 19, 2025. Expresses deep gratitude for their service.

Michael J. Kelly

CONGRATS-MU ALPHA LAMBDA

Congratulates the Mu Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for their continuous commitment to our youth and contributions to the success and prosperity of our great State on the occasion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship initiative's 22nd anniversary.

Maurice A. West, II

FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

Declares August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages state agencies, educational institutions, and the public at large to recognize and celebrate footwork as an essential part of the cultural heritage of Illinois.

Michael Crawford

COMMENDS-QUEBEC-IL PARTNERSHIP

Commends the decades-long partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Illinois. Extends best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth.

Joyce Mason

CONGRATS-RONALD J. MEINSMA

Congratulates Ronald Jay Meinsma on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter. Thanks him for his six decades of service throughout Carroll County.

Tony M. McCombie

BLOOD DONOR MONTH

Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to celebrate the cause of blood donation and to recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors. Urges all eligible blood donors to donate regularly and for businesses and organizations throughout the State of Illinois to sponsor community blood drives with ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, among other blood centers, providing the residents of the State the opportunity to save lives.

Maurice A. West, II

CONGRATS-DIXON HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates the Dixon High School boys cross country team, the Dukes, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association Class 2A state championship.

Bradley Fritts

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to join in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and advocating for increased funding and to stand in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease. Expresses support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.

Amy Elik

CONGRATS-TRIMPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Congratulates the Trimpe Middle School seventh grade girls basketball team, the Eagles, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 7-4A State Championship.

Amy Elik

CONGRATS-DR. NICK POLYAK

Congratulates Dr. Nick Polyak on being honored as the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year. Wishes many years of continued executive educator achievement for Dr. Polyak, the teachers that work with him, and his executive educator staff.

Brad Stephens

MEMORIAL-GEORGE F. JACOB

Mourns the death of George Francis Jacob.

Ryan Spain

READ WITH YOUR CHILD WEEK

Declares the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Read with Your Child Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages all Illinois schools to promote Read with Your Child Week with appropriate activities.

Dan Swanson

LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease. Encourages the Illinois State Board of Education to begin health education to prevent tick bites for children who represent the highest risk group for tick-borne diseases. Declares the month of May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Dan Swanson

MEMORIAL-ERNEST E. GIBSON

Mourns the death of Ernest Earl Gibson, Ph.D.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

MEMORIAL-ERNIE BAUMANN

Mourns the passing of Ernie Baumann of Maywood.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

MEMORIAL-WYANETTA JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Wyanetta Johnson of Oak Park.

Camille Y. Lilly

SPINAL ATROPHY AWARENESS MONTH

Declares the month of August 2026 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages continuing research on spinal muscular atrophy and community support for those affected by the disease.

Dan Swanson

2022 HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES

Calls on Congress to end the Trump healthcare affordability crisis by immediately reinstating the 2022 healthcare subsidies.

Kam Buckner

CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Lilian Jiménez

CONDEMNS-ICE-EXCESSIVE FORCE

Condemns the acts of excessive and deadly force deployed by federal agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and others operating under the direction of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Calls for a fully independent investigation into all Department of Homeland Security-involved shootings, killings, and deaths in custody. Calls for the appointment of an independent counsel to prosecute agents, administrators, and political appointees found to have committed, directed, or covered up these acts of violence. Calls for the immediate resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem and calls for her immediate impeachment if she refuses to resign.

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

DJT-SUSPEND TARIFF SCHEME

Calls upon President Donald J. Trump to immediately suspend his tariff scheme and halt all efforts to defend his unilateral tax increases in court. Calls upon the United States Department of the Treasury to immediately issue $2,000 payments to every American household with an annual income below $250,000 as a refund of families' lost wages and savings, and as an apology for President Trump's illegal tax increases.

Aarón M. Ortíz

DJT-ACQUIRING LAND OVERSEAS

Expresses rejection of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to acquire territories and titles overseas, while leaving working families at home to pay the bill. Calls upon the United States Congress to intervene and provide the constitutional oversight necessary to hold President Trump accountable to the American people.

Norma Hernandez

MEMORIAL-K. PIERCE-SHERROD

Mourns the passing of Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, chief executive officer (CEO) of Harold's Chicken and co-founder of the Chicago Children Equestrian Center.

Kam Buckner

MEMORIAL-KATHRYN A. CLAY

Mourns the passing of Kathryn A. Clay of Waukegan.

Joyce Mason

MEMORIAL-LAQUINDA R. CARR

Mourns the passing of LaQuinda Rhodesia Carr.

Joyce Mason

RECOGNIZES-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH

Recognizes Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and congratulates him on the fifth anniversary of his historic speakership. Looks forward to his continued leadership on behalf of the people of our State.

Kam Buckner

COMMENDS-MIKA BAUGHER

Commends and thanks Mika Baugher for her many years of committed service to the Illinois General Assembly and the people of the State of Illinois. Wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

CONGRATS-YOLINA LINDQUIST

Congratulates Yolina Lindquist on the occasion of being named Miss Cosmo 2025. Extends best wishes for her continued success in all of her future endeavors.

Patrick Windhorst

MEMORIAL-DAVIYAE K. SHOTWELL

Mourns the passing of Daviyae Keimar Shotwell.

La Shawn K. Ford

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past hundred years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Nabeela Syed

MEMORIAL-HERMAN E. SHAW

Mourns the death of Herman Edward Shaw of Edwardsville.

Katie Stuart

4-DAY WORK WEEK-SUPPORT

Urges the State of Illinois to make needed investments in Illinois workplaces to decrease burnout, increase workplace happiness, and recognize that a portion of the productivity gains the United States has seen should result in less work for all. Urges pilot programs to be established to promote, incentivize, and support the use of a 4-day workweek by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and effects of a 4-day workweek on participating employees and employers and to promote and support the use of a 4-day workweek for employees of the State of Illinois.

Carol Ammons

COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

Declares May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Compost Awareness Week.

Joyce Mason

CONGRATS-BLAKE TWENHAFEL

Congratulates Blake Twenhafel on being awarded the 2025 American STAR in Agribusiness by the National Future Farmers of America (FFA). Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Charles Meier

RECOGNIZES-GEN GEORGE MARSHALL

Recognizes the distinguished service of General George C. Marshall during his time as a senior instructor for the 33rd Division of the Illinois National Guard. Commends General Marshall's exemplary leadership, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and his profound and positive impact on the 33rd Division, which set a new standard for military readiness and professionalism.

Dan Swanson

MEMORIAL-DR. JOYCE MILLER

Mourns the death of Dr. Joyce Regina Miller.

Camille Y. Lilly

COMMENDS-SOUTHSIDE BLOOMS

Commends Quilen Blackwell, Hannah Blackwell, and the entire team at Southside Blooms for their dedication to social impact, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

Kimberly Du Buclet

CONGRATS-WADE KROHN

Congratulates Wade Krohn on the occasion of his 100th birthday on February 20, 2026.

Anthony DeLuca

CONGRATS-LEMAN FARMS INC.

Congratulates Leman Farms Inc. on being named the 2026 Family of the Year by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Thanks the Leman family and staff of Leman Farms for their continued hard work and dedication to the pork industry.

Dennis Tipsword

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL M. DILLON

Mourns the death of Michael Matthew "Mike" Dillon of Braidwood.

Jackie Haas