Amends the Toll Highway Act. Requires the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to establish an option to pay with tangible legal United States currency at every toll plaza and toll location point.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly transmits or causes to be transmitted in any manner a threat of destruction of a child care institution or day care center building or property, or a threat of violence, death, or bodily harm directed against persons at a child care institution or day care center, a child care institution or day care center function, or a child care institution or day care center event, whether or not the child care institution or day care center is in session. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Includes in the definition of "sex offense" under the Act, home invasion in which the defendant commits against any person or persons within the dwelling place criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual abuse, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Precludes the court from ordering the automatic expungement of the juvenile court and law enforcement records of a delinquent minor based on an attempt to commit a disqualified offense.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of John Steven "Steve" Kimbro, a retired teacher and basketball coach from Nokomis who passed away in November 2024. The bill formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences and acknowledges his achievements, including coaching 39 seasons with 838 wins and being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Kimbro's family as an expression of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Floyd Edgar Pierce Jr. of Springfield following his death. It serves as a formal expression of respect and mourning rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs. The document was introduced on January 7, 2025, and was quickly adopted by the Senate without further debate.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Connie (Hawkins) Michelich of Auburn following her death. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official expression of respect from the state legislature. The measure was quickly adopted by the Senate to formally acknowledge her passing.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Robert Hugh "Bob" Finley, a retired educator from Sparta who passed away in December 2024. The document formally records his contributions as a teacher and coach at Sparta Lincoln Middle School for over 40 years, as well as his long-standing service to his church and community. It extends condolences to his surviving family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Kiran A. Desai, a Springfield resident who passed away in November 2024 after 28 years of service with the Illinois State Board of Education. The document formally records his contributions to his community, including his leadership roles with the American Red Cross and various cultural organizations, as well as his volunteer work. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally mourns the death of Bradley L. "Brad" Phegley, a retired Illinois State Police officer who passed away on December 6, 2024. The document highlights his extensive career in law enforcement and public service, noting his 28 years with the state police and various roles as a deputy sheriff and coroner. It also acknowledges his personal life, including his family, hobbies, and community memberships, before expressing the Senate's condolences to his surviving relatives and friends. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy be presented to the Phegley family as a gesture of sympathy.
