This bill is a House Resolution that congratulates the Bushnell Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #1422 on its 100th anniversary of serving veterans and the community in Bushnell, Illinois. The resolution formally recognizes the post's long history of hosting events, supporting local veterans, and contributing to community projects like the donation of Memorial Park. It directs that copies of the resolution be presented to the post's leadership as a gesture of respect. This measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding; it serves to honor the organization's milestone.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Cinthia Dianne "Cindy" Smith, who passed away on February 23, 2026. It formally records the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging her life as a nurse, community member, and devoted mother. The resolution recognizes her 43-year nursing career, her service on the Niantic Village Board, and her contributions to her family and community. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the Smith family as an expression of sympathy.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Patrick Cassidy "Pat" Finn, a comedian and actor who passed away on December 22, 2025. It formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his career as a character actor known for roles in popular television shows like Seinfeld and Friends. The resolution also directs that a copy be presented to the Finn family as a gesture of sympathy.
Congratulates Kingsley Junior High School's (Normal) eighth grade girls basketball team, the Cougars, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A State Championship.
Congratulates Kingsley Junior High School's (Normal) eighth grade girls basketball team, the Cougars, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A State Championship.
Congratulates Abbey Murphy on winning an Olympic Gold Medal and commends her for her dedication, her resilience, and the exemplary manner in which she represented the State of Illinois and the United States of America.
HR 706 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Ebinger Elementary School on its 100th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the school's founding in 1926, its role as a neighborhood school within Chicago Public Schools, and its current Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster program. It will be presented to Principal Michelle Nash as a token of respect for the school's history and community impact. This resolution has no legal effect and serves solely as a commemorative gesture.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In a provision requiring policies of group accident and health insurance to provide coverage for certain examination and testing services provided to a victim of specified criminal offenses, prohibits the policy from imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided, except to the extent that the coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code. Effective January 1, 2026.
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Arab American history, including the history of Arab Americans in the State and the Midwest, as well as the contributions of Arab Americans from the 19th century onward. Provides that the State Superintendent of Education may prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials, including those established by the Public Broadcasting Service, that may be used as guidelines for the development of the unit of instruction. Provides that each school board shall determine the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall monitor a school district's compliance with the curricular requirements during the regional superintendent's annual compliance visit. Provides that a school may meet the requirements through an online program or course. Effective immediately.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of Dr. Barbara Mary Gaffke, a nurse and community leader who passed away in September 2025. The bill formally acknowledges her contributions to nursing, advocacy, and community service, including her leadership roles in nursing associations and her long-standing involvement in local organizations. It expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a symbol of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the memory of James Eugene Martindale, a resident of Donnellson, Iowa, who passed away on January 3, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends, noting his service in the U.S. Army and his personal interests such as karaoke and antique collecting. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution formally acknowledges the passing of Christian James "CP" Pascente, a police officer from Wauconda who died on March 9, 2026. The bill extends condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official memorial recognizing his service and contributions to the community.
