This bill is a memorial resolution honoring John W. Schoon of Glasford following his death. It serves as an official expression of respect and remembrance from the state legislature. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but rather acknowledges the individual's passing through formal legislative recognition.
This Senate resolution honors Dale R. Young of Brimfield, who passed away on February 7, 2026, by expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends. The document outlines Young's life, including his career in semi-trailer sales, his military service, and his extensive family, while formally acknowledging his death. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Young's family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of John Albert Gleason, a resident of Mesa, Arizona who was originally from Pekin, Illinois. The bill formally acknowledges his passing on January 28, 2026, and expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his son Darin and his grandchildren. It recognizes Gleason's background as a truck driver and Teamsters retiree, as well as his personal interests in auto racing and retirement community activities. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of Edward A. "Ed" Conway, a Pekin resident who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 87. The document formally records his contributions to the community, including his 48-year career at CPC International and his service in the U.S. Army, while acknowledging his family and personal interests. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife Nancy and extended family, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the memory of James Reid of Canton, who passed away on February 24, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends, acknowledging his service in the U.S. Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the Reid family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not establish new laws or policies.
This Senate Resolution honors Roy D. Hopper of Canton by formally acknowledging his death and expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family. The document recognizes his life achievements, including his 40 years of officiating sports games, his work documenting Canton basketball history, and his community service through various local organizations. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be presented to Hopper's family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of Scott McFarland, a volunteer leader and public servant from Moline who passed away in August 2025. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy. It recognizes McFarland's contributions to volunteerism through Serve Illinois, his service on the Springfield School District 186 Board of Education, and his community organizing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his public service and personal character.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice, for a period of 45 days after a disaster is declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, for any person to sell or offer to sell to a consumer in the designated disaster area any consumer food items or goods, goods or services used for emergency cleanup or response, emergency supplies, medical supplies, home heating oil, building materials, housing, lodging, transportation, freight, or storage services, fuel, gasoline, or other motor fuels, repair or reconstruction services, or any other necessity for an unconscionably high price. Sets forth provisions concerning the determination of unconscionably high prices and enforcement of the provision by the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt specified information.
Amends the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. Provides that the term "governmental unit" does not include a fire protection districts established under the Fire Protection District Act.
Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Recreates the Veterans' Service-Related Ailments Task Force repealed by Public Act 102-417 and renames it the Veterans' Services Task Force. Requires the Veterans' Services Task Force to meet at least twice a year and at any other times it deems necessary. Requires the Task Force to submit a report of its findings and recommendations regarding veterans' service-related ailments not recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other specified matters, to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on December 31, 2027. Effective immediately.
Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the Act to allow for the formation of multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions. Provides that veteran service organizations located in 2 or more adjacent counties having a population of 60,000 or less may enter into an agreement to come together and jointly form a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to serve the adjacent counties in accordance with the Act. Provides that a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission may also be formed under an agreement between an existing county Veterans Assistance Commission and a veteran service organization located in an adjacent county that is without a veterans assistance commission and has a population of 60,000 or less. Requires an agreement to form and maintain a multi-county Veterans Assistance Commission to set forth: (i) the distribution of funding with respect to each member county; (ii) the location of the Commission's office; (iii) the type of services provided; (iv) the superintendent selection or appointment process; (v) Commission rules and policies; and (vi) the composition of delegates and alternates on the Commission. Provides that multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions shall have the same powers and duties under the Act as Veterans Assistance Commissions that serve one county. Makes corresponding changes in the Counties Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Drug Court Treatment Act, the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act, and the Mental Health Court Treatment Act. Effective immediately.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of Joan Kay Cully, a Springfield resident who passed away, and extends official condolences to her family and community. The document outlines her personal history, including her career at Illinois Bell and the Illinois Department of Public Health, her volunteer work at Memorial Medical Center, and her active lifestyle. It formally records the Senate's mourning and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
