Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Illinois Middle-Income Housing Grant Pilot Program. Effective July 1, 2025.
Creates the Academic Freedom of Expression Act. Prohibits a public institution of higher education or private institution of higher education from making or enforcing a rule subjecting a student to disciplinary sanctions solely on the basis of conduct that is speech or other communication that, when engaged in outside the campus or facility of the institution, is protected from governmental restriction by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Allows a student enrolled in a private postsecondary institution at the time that the institution has made or enforced any rule violating the Act to commence a civil action to obtain appropriate injunctive and declaratory relief as determined by the court. Sets forth exceptions. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Grants the following powers to the Board of Higher Education: the power to adopt policies protecting academic freedom of speech; the power to support the Illinois Community College Board in developing its academic freedom of speech policies; and the power to establish and enforce rules requiring private institutions of higher education to develop and implement plans related to academic freedom of speech within a reasonable deadline. Amends the Public Community College Act. Grants the following power to the Illinois Community College Board: the power to create and enforce rules which ensure that all faculty members are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject where such freedom shall be extended within the confines of the course outcomes, degree or program requirements, and accreditation requirements; and the power to create and enforce rules which ensure that faculty members and students are entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results.
House Joint Resolution 8 designates a specific section of Interstate 74 as the "Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Highway." Specifically, it assigns this commemorative name to Mile 91 of Interstate 74.
SB 676 amends a technical section of the Illinois Pension Code concerning State employee benefits. This is a minor correction to existing pension code language and does not change benefit eligibility, calculations, or policy for State employees. The bill affects administrative references within the pension code but does not alter benefit structures or create new requirements. (Procedural change; summary limited to 2 sentences as requested.)
SB 692 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by making a technical correction to the short title of a specific section. This change updates the section's name for administrative clarity but does not alter any substantive provisions or obligations. The bill affects how the law is referenced in legal documents but does not impact service delivery, funding, or rights for individuals. It is a procedural adjustment with no direct effect on constituents or policy outcomes.
SB 1050 amends the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995 to correct a reference to the law's short title. It makes a technical change to a specific section of the statute, updating how the law is formally named within its own text. This bill does not change any substantive policy or create new requirements for local governments or taxpayers. It solely addresses a clerical error in the law's designation. (1 sentence, as it is a purely procedural amendment.)
Senate Bill 2512 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board. This funding is designated for the Board's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026.
SB 598 amends the Epinephrine Injector Act. It makes a technical change specifically to a section concerning the short title of the act.
If and only if Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, becomes law, then the Open Meetings Act is amended to allow a public body to hold closed meetings to consider self evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association (rather than a statewide or regional association) of which the public body is a member. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly takes effect, whichever is later.
Declares September 14, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.
This House Resolution congratulates the St. Joseph-Ogden High School boys baseball team, known as the Spartans, on winning the 2026 IHSA Class 2A State Championship. The document formally recognizes the team's historic first state title, their 40-win regular season, and the specific achievements of the players, coaches, and support staff involved. It directs that copies of the resolution be presented to the team as a symbol of respect and esteem for their accomplishment.
Recognizes the extraordinary artistic, cultural, and historical significance of the Benin Bronzes, including their craftsmanship, symbolism, and enduring global importance. Further recognizes the historical injustice associated with the original creation of the Benin Bronzes and the subsequent British acquisition and distribution of the relics. Acknowledges the interconnected histories of the Benin Bronzes, the transatlantic slave trade, and colonial violence and affirms the importance of presenting these histories accurately, responsibly, and with cultural sensitivity. Encourages museums and cultural institutions to continue engaging with source communities, scholars, and the public to promote ethical stewardship, shared understanding, and educational access to this heritage. Supports efforts to use the Benin Bronzes as instruments for learning, dialogue, and cultural healing, fostering greater awareness of Africa's rich artistic traditions and the historical forces that shaped their global journey. Commits to using the platform of the Illinois General Assembly to promote public education, historical literacy, and constructive international cultural engagement grounded in respect, collaboration, and truth.
