House Joint Resolution 20 designates the portion of Illinois Route 97 that passes through Maquon as the "Chief of Police Richard R. Young Memorial Highway." This bill honors Chief of Police Richard R. Young by naming a section of highway after him.
HJR 14 designates a specific section of Interstate 55 as the "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway." This bill names the segment between Mile Marker 243 and 244, for both southbound and northbound traffic, in honor of ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns.
Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".
Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, 2025.
Urges the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to identify and publish a list of evidence-based, decision-making, and impulse-control curricula that have been demonstrated to reduce violence involvement, make at least one free or low-cost curriculum available statewide for optional integration into existing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction, encourage districts to implement these programs using existing resources and staff development, and develop, pilot, and rigorously test new school-based decision-making and violence-prevention curricula that can be easily adopted by ISBE and schools statewide if proven effective in reducing violence. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and county probation and diversion programs to identify and approve evidence-based, decision-making curricula appropriate for minors under supervision, diversion, or detention, to encourage their integration as standard early interventions, and to implement these initiatives within existing budgets and structures. Urges the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to coordinate with ISBE, AOIC, DJJ, and local partners to align violence-prevention curricula and community-based interventions across settings. Recognizes Professor Jens Ludwig for his groundbreaking research, leadership, and publication of Unforgiving Places. Acknowledges the contributions of other scholars and organizations advancing behavioral approaches to violence prevention.
Commends the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors for its decades of service, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and commitment to expanding opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the State of Illinois. Thanks the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors and all participating blind vendors for their contributions to Illinois communities, workforce development, and economic opportunity.
Congratulates the De La Salle Institute boys soccer team, the Meteors, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Championship. Commends the players, coaches, families, and school community for their collective efforts in achieving this historic moment.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Julius Collins Thomas III, who passed away on December 23, 2025. It formally records the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences and acknowledges his life as an entrepreneur, writer, and family man who operated various businesses in Chicago and Arizona. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to his family as an expression of sympathy.
Congratulates the Chicago Defender on the occasion of its 121st anniversary and for its irreplaceable role in shaping American culture, news, and civil rights. Extends best wishes to the paper's publishers, staff, and readers for continued success and vital storytelling in the future.
Declares May 2026 as Illinois Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service, sacrifice, and continued contributions of veterans across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across Illinois to observe Illinois Military Appreciation Month through activities that recognize veterans' ongoing impact, support their successful transition to civilian life, and strengthen connections between veterans and the communities they serve.
Commends and congratulates the John Howard Association (JHA) on 125 years of service. Expresses gratitude for the association's steadfast work on behalf of incarcerated individuals, their families and support networks, and communities throughout Illinois.
Declares May 29, 2026 as 529 College Savings Day in the State of Illinois to help raise awareness about the escalating costs of higher education and the importance of saving for college with the help of Illinois 529 College Savings Plans.
