Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-KATHY VERONI

Congratulates Kathy Veroni on being awarded the 2025 Humanitarian Award from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Dave VellaDemocrat

CONGRATS-WHITESIDE MIDDLE SCH

Congratulates Whiteside Middle School, the Warriors, on winning the 2025 Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L Baseball State Championship.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

Mourns the passing of former Village President Ronald "Ron" Bean of Park Forest.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHRISTOPHER STOHR

Congratulates Dr. Christopher "Chris" Stohr on being named the 2025-2026 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG).

Carol AmmonsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JUJU LIEN

Mourns the death of Juju Lien.

Theresa MahDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JIMMIE R. GOGGINS

Mourns the death of Jimmie Ray "Jabo" Goggins of Somerset, Kentucky.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

COMMENDS-EMMAUS

Commends EMMAUS for its unwavering dedication to ending human trafficking and for supporting male survivors of exploitation. Commends EMMAUS for working toward its mission to validate the worth of every individual, reject stigma, and create a world where all survivors, regardless of gender, can find healing, hope, and a path to wholeness.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-VICKY L. KING

Mourns the death of Vicky L. King of Mill Shoals.

Paul JacobsRepublican

COMMENDS-TONYA S. HILL

Commends Tonya S. Hill for her outstanding contributions to her community and her profession. Extends heartfelt gratitude for her service.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY

Declares June 8, 2026 as Unity for Children of First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the sacrifices made by families and children of first responders. Recognizes Yanna M. Davenport for her efforts to make Unity for Children of First Responders Day a national event.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

IDNR-POLLINATOR CONSERVATION

Urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to increase conservation efforts and to delay seasonal cutting of milkweed and other pollinator enhancement plants along Illinois waterways until August.

Charles MeierRepublican

IL SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Declares March 1 through March 7, 2026 as Illinois Soil Health Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEVIN RYAN

Mourns the death of Connecticut State Representative Kevin Ryan.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

COMMEND-DR. RUBY E. ROBERSON

Commends Dr. Ruby E. Roberson Ed.D. for her extraordinary career as an educator and her profound, sustained, and impactful work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TIM JONES

Mourns the death of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DEBRA THOMPSON

Mourns the death of Debra Thompson.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

BLUES KIDS WEEK

Declares the week of July 5 through July 10, 2026 as Blues Kids Week in the State of Illinois in recognition of the annual Blues Camp in Chicago and in celebration of Illinois' rich Blues legacy. Recognizes Fernando Jones and the Blues Kids Foundation for their extraordinary contributions to music education, cultural preservation, and youth development

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JACQUALINE F.G. SCOTT

Mourns the death of Jacqualine Florence Griffin Scott.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-LEO HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates Leo High School on achieving its 100th anniversary, providing a century of distinguished service and dedication to the education of young men on Chicago's South Side. Thanks the high school for its continued resilience and unwavering commitment to this mission.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

Mourns the death of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

CONGRATS-SAUK TRAIL CH. NSDAR

Congratulates the Sauk Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on achieving its 100th anniversary on July 15, 2026.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONGRATS-DERRICK M. ROSE

Congratulates Derrick Martell Rose on the retirement of his jersey by the Chicago Bulls in recognition of his remarkable life and career. Thanks him for his lasting contributions to the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the game of basketball.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

COMMEND-KEN MCCRACKEN & OTHERS

Commends Ken McCracken, as well as Connie Flack, Ken and Rhonda McCracken, Kevin Devlin, Sid Carlson, and Knox County Sheriff Jack Harlan for their contributions to saving a man's life.

Dan SwansonRepublican

CONGRATS-KMOX RADIO

Congratulates KMOX Radio on its 100th anniversary, expresses thanks for its service covering issues important to Illinoisans, and wishes it the best as it enters its second century of broadcasting.

Amy ElikRepublican

UNPLUG ILLINOIS DAY

Declares July 11, 2026 as Unplug Illinois Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to participate in this opportunity by unplugging from their electronic devices and visiting their local parks, recreation sites, and conservation areas.

Charles MeierRepublican

COMMENDS-C. K. TRICHE-COLVIN

Commends Carmen K. Triche-Colvin for her extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to public administration, procurement reform, community development, and government excellence. Thanks Carmen Triche-Colvin for her more than three decades of transformative impact on government operations and the communities served.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER

Mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-ST. ANDREWS GOLF

Congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club of West Chicago on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in operation in 2026.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

MEMORIAL-ANGELA J. ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Angela Jeanette Robinson.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CORNELL L. WRIGHT JR.

Mourns the passing of Cornell Lincoln Wright Jr.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-THOMAS MICK

Congratulates Village Manager Thomas "Tom" Mick of Park Forest on his retirement, thanks him for his service and dedication to the Village of Park Forest, and wishes him all the best as he continues to provide leadership and good counsel.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KIRBY J. DIXON

Mourns the death of Kirby Joseph Dixon.

Amy ElikRepublican

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.

Kelly M. CassidyDemocrat

DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN.

Reaffirms the right to due process as the bedrock of a fair judicial system. Condemns racial profiling and the violent tactics that are eroding trust in all of law enforcement. Condemns the lawless actions of the Trump Administration that have defied local and constitutional laws and denied people of all types of immigration status their rights to due process.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

FREE PRESS-TRUMP ADMIN.

Affirms support for the freedom of the press and the freedom of speech as outlined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Recognizes the Trump Administration's efforts to exert editorial control over media companies by using the official powers of the government to punish dissent and reward acquiescence as textbook corruption. Condemns President Trump's efforts to restrict the right to free speech as attacks on democracy itself.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

RED LINE-TRUMP ADMIN.

Calls on President Trump to unfreeze all promised funding for a Red Line train extension on Chicago's South Side. Failing to release the promised funding, condemns President Trump's actions as motivated by spite, counter to the cause of a fairer and more economically strong Illinois, and in direct opposition to his purported goal of "making America great". Expresses support for transit for historically underserved communities and the rights of diverse contractors.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

AUTISM-SEC. KENNEDY

Condemns the dangerous, false, and demeaning statements of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and reaffirms Illinois' commitment to defending science, truth, and respect for all individuals with developmental differences. Urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to immediately resign as Secretary of Health and Human Services. If Secretary Kennedy fails to resign, urges President Trump to immediately remove him as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Amy BrielDemocrat

CONDEMN POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Recognizes that politically motivated violence, whether in the form of a mass shooting or a mass deployment of masked troops empowered to instill fear, is a threat to our democracy. Condemns politically motivated violence in all of its forms, whether caused by individuals radicalized by extreme rhetoric or by extremists who use political violence to advance their own agendas.

Elizabeth "Lisa" HernandezDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ALBERT LLORENS

Mourns the passing of Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Albert "Al" Llorens.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-RAY LONG

Congratulates Ray Long on his retirement after dedicating more than 40 years to covering Illinois politics as an investigative journalist and thanks him for his service to our community.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-TOM MILLER

Congratulates Tom Miller on his retirement and thanks him for his nearly five decades of dedicated service to the people and communities of Southern Illinois.

Dave SeverinRepublican

CONGRATS-MAJOR CAMERON JONES

Extends warm congratulations to Major Cameron Jones of the United States Air Force on his selection as a 2025 astronaut candidate by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Expresses that the thoughts of the Illinois House are with Major Jones as he undergoes the further grueling training necessary as the future flight crews are selected by NASA for future American missions into space. Looks forward to seeing the name of Illinois' Major Jones on the news wires of the world as he flies above it.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES R. EDGAR

Mourns the passing of former Illinois Governor James R. "Jim" Edgar.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ

Mourns the death of Sara Beth Janz.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-MICHAEL K. DURKIN

Congratulates Michael K. "Mike" Durkin on being inducted into the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Recognizes him for his excellence on outdoor tracks, on indoor tracks, and on the exceedingly fast track of Illinois law.

Brad StephensRepublican

CONGRATS-WAUBONSIE VALLEY HS

Congratulates Waubonsie Valley High School on its 50th anniversary.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-NATL. URBAN LEAGUE

Congratulates the National Urban League on its 115 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive nation. Expresses deep gratitude for the hardworking and dedicated men and women of the National Urban League, National Urban League Affiliates, and its auxiliaries, who, for 115 years, have challenged unjust systems and broken down economic and social barriers. Commends the National Urban League's ongoing and tireless efforts to continue addressing systemic racism and economic inequality, and fighting for the rights of all Americans to live with freedom, dignity, and prosperity.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SHELVIN L. M. HALL

Mourns the death of Judge Shelvin Louise Marie Hall.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LUKE M. STREMLAU

Mourns the passing of Luke Martin Stremlau of Normal.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

MARINE CORPS DAY/MONTH

Declares November 10, 2025 as Marine Corps Day and the month of November 2025 as Marine Corps Month.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat