MEMORIAL-JAMES L. O'BRIEN
This is a memorial resolution (SR 602), not a substantive bill. It honors James L. "Boz" O'Brien, a Chicago community leader and owner of Reilly's Daughter bar, following his death. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and acknowledges his role in fostering South Side Irish cultural traditions and community gatherings through his bar. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on residents, as it solely serves as a formal expression of mourning.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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