Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Burn Injury Reporting Act. Repeals a Section of the Act that would have repealed the Act on January 1, 2009. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the staff and patrons of Addison Public Library as they celebrate the grand opening of the new library complex.
Congratulates Jim McManus, custodian at Emerson School in Elmhurst, on his retirement.
Congratulates Carol Kuyper, third grade teacher at Emerson School in Elmhurst, on her retirement.
Congratulates Shirley L. Myers on receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Elmhurst Jaycees.
Congratulates Patrick Durante on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian American Political Coalition.
Congratulates Dr. Bryant Cureton and his wife, Jeanette, on their impact on Elmhurst College.
Amends the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. Provides that it is a Class 3 felony to attempt to possess, procure, transport, store, or deliver anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container. Effective January 1, 2008.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall establish and administer a program to make grants to municipalities for urban preservation and redevelopment and for green technology.