Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Foreclosure Working Group, appointed by the State Housing Task Force, to create recommendations to address the foreclosure and housing crisis in the State.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that any county may opt out of any tax increase imposed under certain provisions of the Regional Transportation Authority Act, as amended by P.A. 95-708, that are to be used by the county as provided in that Act. Exempts taxes that are pledged to repay bonds or other long-term debt. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the administration and employees of Hearthstone Communities on the occasion of the organization's 125th anniversary.
Creates the Joint Task Force on Turkish and Illinois Relations. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force is charged with strengthening and continuing the State's friendship, business, and cultural ties with the Republic of Turkey.
Congratulates Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, as well as the military and civilian leadership under them, who worked tirelessly to bring justice to the man most responsible for the senseless murder of thousands of innocent people and continue to work day and night to disrupt and eliminate the al-Qaeda terrorist network and all similar groups that fight against the ideals of our nation.
Recognizes the past and ongoing contributions of the staff and volunteers of the Centegra Health System to improve the health and wellness for the greater McHenry County region.
Supports the federal designation of National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day.
Congratulates Linnea Kooistra of Woodstock on the occasion of being designated a 2011 Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer magazine.
