Congratulates the St. Mary School 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Team on winning the 2026 Classic League Season Championship and commends the entire St. Mary's volleyball program on an outstanding and historic season.
Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.
Declares June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to issue updated guidance to all Illinois-licensed pediatricians and school health professionals emphasizing the clinical necessity of scoliometer use and spinal checks during all mandated sixth and ninth-grade physicals.
Declares October 28, 2026 as Naval Station Great Lakes Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the work and history of Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes).
Congratulates Vermilion County on its Bicentennial anniversary and celebration during the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Commends all of the contributions by its leaders and families who have impacted the health of their community.
Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Office of the Secretary of State, the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, traffic safety organizations, and other relevant public safety stakeholders to review and strengthen policies, enforcement strategies, public awareness efforts, and sentencing guidelines related to impaired driving, extreme reckless driving, social media-driven dangerous driving, and "ghosting". Encourages continued consideration of legislative and policy reforms intended to ensure Illinois law appropriately addresses severe reckless driving conduct.
Declares March 2026 as French Heritage Month and March 20, 2026 as French Heritage Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the linguistic and cultural heritage of French-speaking communities and to promote the values of diversity, cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Declares November 29, 2026 as Guru Nanak Day in the State of Illinois, its inaugural observance. Encourages all residents to honor the life and teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and to participate in observances that strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding among all people.
Creates the Private Well, Septic, and Water Infrastructure Housing Impact Task Force Act. Establishes a Task Force to study the impacts of new residential development on private wells, septic systems, groundwater quality, drinking water safety, and related environmental and public health concerns. Provides for membership appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, including members representing local government interests, environmental and development sectors, technical experts, and relevant State agencies. Requires the Task Force to examine issues including septic capacity, groundwater protection, contamination risks, intergovernmental coordination, and homeowner education. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Public Health to provide administrative support. Directs the Task Force to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2027. Dissolves the Task Force and repeals the Act on January 1, 2029.
This Senate resolution designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to highlight focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which disproportionately affects African American communities and often requires dialysis or transplants. By establishing this specific date, the state intends to support patients and families while encouraging efforts for better diagnosis and access to emerging treatments.
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall provide for the publication of the Illinois Blue Book no later than 90 days after the inauguration of each new General Assembly.
Congratulates the citizens of Rockford and Ferentino, Italy on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their sister city partnership in recognition of the thousands of Ferentino-descended individuals who have made and continue to make Rockford a richer, stronger, and more vibrant community. Commends the Saint Ambrogio Society, Rockford's other Italian social clubs, and all of the many organizations, businesses, and countless individuals and elected officials, here and abroad, that have worked to sustain the steadfast bonds between Rockford and Ferentino for over a century.
