Mourns the death of Caroline Elizabeth Williams of Long Creek.
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Mourns the death of James Francis Davis of Chatham.
Mourns the death of Andy Maul of rural Jacksonville.
Amends the School Code. In provisions requiring a criminal history records check to be performed with regard to applicants for employment with a school district or non-public school and whether those applicants may be employed, makes changes concerning the types of convictions checked for and when those convictions occurred. In provisions concerning the conviction of certain offenses as grounds for revocation of an educator license, changes the definitions of "narcotics offense" and "sex offense". Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Paul Craig of Perry.
Mourns the death of James B. Maxwell of Pittsfield.
Mourns the death of Robert "Bob" Moss of Pittsfield.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Capital Development Board may (rather than shall) draw specifications to permit independent bidding by prime bidders for each of the 5 subdivisions of work. Provides that the Board may draw specifications for a single prime bidder. Provides that a successful single prime bidder shall identify the name of the subcontractor and proposal costs for each of the 5 subdivisions of work, and that no identified subcontractor may be terminated without the written consent of the Board. Deletes provisions relating to the pilot program for single prime bidders and to the Capitol Building HVAC upgrade project. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the placement of temporary stop signs on State and local highways as a substitute for a missing or damaged permanent stop sign. Requires that every temporary stop sign shall conform to the requirements in the State Manual and Specifications. Requires that every temporary stop sign placed on a highway shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height, and shall be in place for no more 2 weeks, except in cases of emergency.
Amends the State Designations Act. Designates sweet corn as the official State vegetable of the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.