This Senate resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences for Orlando Rivas, a parole officer and after-school security guard who passed away in April 2026. The document honors his life by highlighting his 25 years of service in Chicago and his recent dedication to student safety at Buffalo Grove High School, where he tragically died shielding students from a car accident. It also acknowledges his legacy as an organ donor and survivor, noting that he is survived by his wife and four children. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to Rivas's family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Opal Delores Rice, who passed away on April 20, 2026, and extends condolences to her family and community. The document outlines her extensive contributions as a dedicated employee, former Waukegan Township trustee, and long-serving church member, while noting her surviving relatives. It formally records the Illinois Senate's grief and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
Congratulates Aqsa School on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Commends the institution for its decades of leadership, innovation, and service to the people of Illinois.
Congratulates the Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of artistic achievement, historic preservation, and community service. Commends all those who have contributed to the success and preservation of the Rialto Square Theatre over the past century. Extends best wishes for its continued vitality and success for generations to come.
Congratulates Carle Health Medical Group on the occasion of receiving the 2026 American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Acclaim Award. Thanks the medical institution for its continued commitment to serving its community and ensuring its overall well-being.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon their operations except as otherwise authorized by law. Limits the definition of "commercial operations" to exclude agritourism operations, agricultural properties, agribusinesses, agritourism activities, agricultural experiences, and pollution control facilities.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.
SR 620 (Compost Awareness Week) is a symbolic Senate resolution declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Compost Awareness Week in Illinois. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the importance of composting through a designated week for education and awareness. The resolution highlights composting’s role in reducing landfill waste (30-40% of landfill material), conserving water, supporting soil health, and creating green jobs. It aligns Illinois with the existing International Compost Awareness Week initiative and its 2026 theme, "Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us!" This resolution directly affects public awareness efforts but has no binding effect on government actions or regulations.
HJR 48 designates a specific stretch of Illinois Route 131 (from the state line south to Illinois Route 173) as the "Lance Corporal Russell Rowe Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine Corps veteran who died in service during the 1965 Dominican Republic intervention. The resolution requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to install appropriate signs along this highway segment to commemorate his sacrifice. This bill does not create new laws or affect regulations, but formally names a public roadway in recognition of L.Cpl. Russell Rowe's service and death.
Declares the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Read with Your Child Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages all Illinois schools to promote Read with Your Child Week with appropriate activities.
SJR 42 designates the overpass on County Road 1900E over Interstate 74 as the "Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Overpass." This bill serves to honor Trooper Corey S. Thompsen by naming a specific piece of infrastructure after him.
SJR 35 designates a specific section of State Route 23, from Perry Road to McGirr Road, as the "Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil Memorial Highway." This action serves to honor Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil.
