Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in any case in which the plaintiff makes a claim based upon exposure to asbestos, the following issues are relevant to the determination of liability and damages, the court shall allow the parties to present evidence concerning those issues, and the trier of fact shall determine liability and damages based on these issues, together with any other relevant issues: (1) whether the plaintiff had exposure to any asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with any entity other than the defendant; (2) whether the plaintiff's exposure to asbestos was to asbestos exclusively manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant; and (3) whether there is a causal relationship between the plaintiff's alleged injuries and the asbestos manufactured by, processed by, or otherwise associated with the defendant. Effective immediately.
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Amends the School Code. Provides that a General Assembly scholarship must be used only for undergraduate education. Effective July 1, 2008.
Mourns the death of Dr. Lora L. Tyson of Naperville.
Mourns the death of John Karras of Indian Head Park.
Mourns the death of Michael B. Rafferty of Oak Brook.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Requires the Treasurer to post information on his or her official website concerning the investment of public funds. Sets forth the required information. Does not require posting of information that is exempt from inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mourns the death of James Kennan Hotchkiss of Hinsdale.
Mourns the death of Robert B. Faje of Downers Grove.
Mourns the death of William "Bill" Hector of Naperville.
Amends the School Code. Requires the Chicago Board of Education to develop a plan for implementing a program that seeks to establish common bonds between youth of various backgrounds and ethnicities, which must be similar to that of the Challenge Day organization.