Amends the Civic Center Code. Provides that certain contracts with a value of more than $10,000 (now, $2,500 or $5,000) shall be awarded to the highest or lowest responsible bidder, as the case may be, after advertising for bids. Provides exceptions to the requirement that contracts be awarded to the lowest bidder in certain circumstances.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that no sheriff shall be civilly liable for serving any warrant, order, process, or judgment that, on its face, is apparently legally issued to him or her by a court of the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, to conduct a public information campaign to (i) educate women about the benefits of consuming folic acid before and during pregnancy to improve their chances of having a healthy baby and (ii) increase the consumption of folic acid by women of child-bearing age.
Mourns the death of Deputy James J. "Jim" Mulay of Dunlap.
Mourns the death of Garifalo "Gary" Nouaros Harris of Pekin.
Mourns the death of Robin C. Unes of Peoria.
Mourns the death of Edward "Ted" Sheridan Kress of Brimfield.
Mourns the death of Marian Y. Schmitt of Peoria.
Names the State of Illinois Building at 160 North La Salle Street in Chicago the Michael Bilandic Building.
