Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes a provision that requires Department of Juvenile Justice personnel who are hired by the Department and who participate or assist in the rehabilitative and vocational training of delinquent youths, supervise the daily activities involving direct and continuing responsibility for the youth's security, welfare and development, or participate in the personal rehabilitation of delinquent youth by training, supervising, and assisting lower level personnel who perform these duties to have a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or a closely related social science or other bachelor's or advanced degree with at least 2 years' experience in the field of juvenile matters. Requires those persons to only have any bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. Provides that the Department shall, by regular (rather than certified) mail and telephone or electronic message, notify the parent, guardian, or nearest relative of any person committed to the Department of his or her physical location and any change of his or her physical location. Amends the Illinois Pension Code to make conforming changes.
Rep. Marcus Evans
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Designates Route 51 as it travels through Decatur from Ash Street to Elwin Road as the "Sheriff Roger E. Walker Jr. Memorial Road".
Urges Illinois colleges, universities, tech companies, and government entities to work together to develop wireless technology designed to reduce traffic congestion.
Declares April 1, 2017 as "Sarcoidosis Day" in the State of Illinois.
Reaffirms the commitment to enhanced bilateral cooperation and deeper social and trade relations with the government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Urges Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines to commence discussions with the Office of The Bahamas Honorary Consulate in Chicago as soon as practicable regarding increasing the number of direct flights between Illinois and The Bahamas.
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Lansing Council #3540.
Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Mourns the death of Jennett Coleman Alexander.
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Bishop Larry Darnell Trotter.
Amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that the Division of Probation Services shall establish training standards for continuing education of probation officers and supervisors and broaden access to available training programs. Effective immediately.