Congratulates Commander Michael Tate of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on being promoted to the rank of street deputy. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
Maddy summarySR 351 is a Senate Resolution. It congratulates Lois Preston on receiving her master's degree in computer science. The resolution highlights her achievement at the age of 87.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
Congratulates the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) on achieving its 20th anniversary of hosting the 79th Street Renaissance Festival. Thanks GAGDC for its enduring contributions to community, culture, safety, and celebration.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 489 (SR 489) is a commemorative resolution that congratulates the Leo High School choir. It specifically recognizes the choir, known as the Lions, for their achievement of competing on Season 20 of America's Got Talent.
Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that, if the injured employee subsequently dies, the employer shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse (rather than the surviving spouse until remarried) and for the dependent children under specified conditions.
Maddy summarySR 584 is a non-binding Illinois Senate resolution calling on Congress to reinstate federal healthcare subsidies that expired under the previous administration. It states these subsidies kept health insurance affordable for Illinois residents using marketplaces like "Get Covered Illinois," with claims that their expiration would cause premiums to double and deductibles to rise significantly for many, potentially affecting up to 140,000 people. The resolution specifically highlights disproportionate impacts on rural areas, citing higher annual costs in certain congressional districts. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create law but urges federal action to address rising healthcare costs.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of methamphetamine trafficking may be tried in any county. Permits the Attorney General to authorize certain eavesdropping requests from law enforcement. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Permits the Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General authorized by the Attorney General to authorize an application to a circuit judge or an associate judge assigned by the Chief Judge of the circuit for, and such judge may grant in conformity with the Judicial Supervision of the Use of Eavesdropping Devices Article of the Code, an order authorizing or approving the use of an eavesdropping device by a law enforcement officer or agency having the responsibility for the investigation of any felony under Illinois law where any one party to a conversation to be monitored, or previously monitored in the case of an emergency situation, has consented to such monitoring. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act. Provides that a Statewide Grand Jury may investigate, indict, and prosecute theft, retail theft, Internet offenses, continuing financial crimes enterprise, vehicular hijacking, aggravated vehicular hijacking, vehicular invasion, burglary, residential burglary, and home invasion if the offense involves acts occurring in more than one county of the State.
Maddy summarySR 550 is a memorial resolution honoring June Carol Porter, an educator and community leader from Chicago who passed away in December 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate in January 2026, expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her 30+ years as director of Adult Literacy for Literacy Chicago, her work in Chicago Public Schools, her authorship of a children's book, and her lifelong service to the United Methodist Church and civic organizations. This procedural resolution does not create policy or affect any group; it solely serves as a formal expression of the Senate's mourning for her passing.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 543) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk, a retired Chicago Fire Department nurse and community member. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband Hubert, children, parents, and extended relatives, following her passing. It formally mourns her death and extends sympathy to all who knew her, as documented in the resolution's detailed personal tribute.
