Commends the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago) for its work in facilitating economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the United States and China.
HR 554 is a memorial resolution. It formally expresses sorrow and mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.
Congratulates Friends of the Chicago River on the occasion of being awarded the 2025 Thiess International River Prize. Thanks the organization for its visionary leadership, tireless advocacy, and enduring commitment to protecting and restoring our waterways.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Establishes that a municipality that operates an automated speed enforcement system shall set aside 10% of the net proceeds from each system that generates more than $500,000 in revenue for the respective school district or park district in the safety zone in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that the set aside proceeds may be allocated for any purpose designated by the school district or park district. Set forth home rule provisions.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 561) mourning the death of Nancee Church Vespa of Germantown Hills, Illinois. It does not create any policy or affect any laws; it is solely a formal expression of condolence from the Illinois Senate. The resolution honors her life as a teacher, business owner, and community member, and extends sympathy to her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond this symbolic gesture.
This Senate Resolution (SR 549) honors the late Deborah Mae "Debbie" Marion McKinley, a Springfield Park District retiree who passed away on December 4, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026, expresses condolences to her surviving family members, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. It formally memorializes her life and service without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution is a standard procedural gesture to recognize the passing of a community member.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 526) honoring John E. Salzer of East Peoria following his death on November 23, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to Salzer's family, including his wife Barbara (his 50-year partner), children, siblings, and extended family. It details his life, including his work with the Operating Engineers union, service with the Knights of Columbus, and membership at St. Monica Catholic Church. The Senate adopted the resolution on January 14, 2026, as a formal expression of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution (SR 518) honors Wenonah M. Bish, a Sherman resident who died on November 1, 2025, at age 113 - the oldest Illinois resident at the time. It commemorates her life, including her 30-year career at Sangamo Electric, her faith, family connections, and personal style. The resolution extends the Illinois Senate's condolences to her surviving family, including her daughter, grandchildren, and extended relatives. It was adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026.
SR 509 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Patrick M. Hemingway (1928-2025), son of author Ernest Hemingway, who died in Montana at age 97. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life as a wildlife conservationist, author, and editor of his father's posthumous works. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups beyond this expression of sympathy.
SR 527 is a Senate Resolution memorializing Rudolph Joseph "Rudy" Smolka of Park Ridge, Illinois, following his death on November 20, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to Smolka's family and community, highlighting his career as an accountant, decades of volunteer work with the Boy Scouts and Kiwanis, and his dedication to his family and faith. It contains no policy provisions or changes to law, as it is a ceremonial expression of mourning. The resolution was adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 515) honoring Dan Jeffrey Ryan of Carlinville, Illinois, who died on October 9, 2025. The Illinois Senate formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, friends, and community. It recognizes his life, including his work at Ryan's Pub, community involvement, and connections to Carlinville, Chicago, and Springfield. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute, not a policy change.
