Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that if a defendant is accused of child pornography or aggravated child pornography or the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves sexual penetration or sexual conduct, evidence of the defendant's commission of another such offense or evidence to rebut that proof or an inference from that proof, may be admissible (if that evidence is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence) and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides that (1) testimony by the victim of an out of court statement made by the victim that he or she complained of such act to another; and (2) testimony of an out of court statement made by the victim describing any complaint of such act or matter or detail pertaining to any act which is an element of an offense which is the subject of a prosecution for a sexual or physical act against that victim are admissible as exceptions to the hearsay rule in prosecutions for any sex offense as defined in the Sex Offender Registration Act.
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Honors the members of the ABATE of Illinois Southern Freedom Chapter for their work to protect and conserve the rights of motorcyclists.
Congratulates Ron Lantrip, former President and CEO of SIU Credit Union, on his retirement.
Amends the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Professional Service Corporation Act, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Replaces certain references to the practice of medicine in all of its branches with references to practice under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
Congratulates the members of the Herrin High School boys track team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class A Boys Track & Field 2008 State Championship.
Congratulates the members of the Benton High School girls track team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class A Girls Track & Field 2008 State Championship.
Congratulates the members of the Carterville Lady Lions softball team on the occasion of winning the Illinois High School Association Class 2-A Softball State Championship.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of State moneys provided to Heartland Human Services.
Mourns the death of Robert L. "Dog" Connell of Marion.
Recognizes the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for their dedicated service to their communities and honors them for their diligent efforts to restore power for the citizens of Illinois in dangerous conditions.