Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote on SB3111, legislation requiring county law libraries to match courthouse operating schedules. The bill cleared the Illinois Senate with a 57-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for HB4496, a measure exempting specific state lab purchases from normal procurement rules, which passed the Illinois Senate 38-19 on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for SB3484, legislation aimed at strengthening vehicle registration and license plate requirements in Illinois; the measure passed the state Senate by a 48-7 margin on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for SB3645, which moves the repeal date of the Radiation Protection Act 10 years later, with the bill clearing the Illinois Senate on May 31, 2026, by a 51-3 margin.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) supported HB0952, a measure that introduced a technical modification to the Legislative Accessibility Act, which received unanimous approval in the Illinois Senate with a 57-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) supported SB3113 to revise state credit union regulations, with the bill clearing the Illinois Senate by a 50-6 margin on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for HB4248, legislation mandating transparency around algorithmic pricing, which was approved 41-16 in the Illinois Senate on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for SB3037, which amends and broadens outdoor lighting regulations to target light pollution, passing the Illinois Senate with a 57-0 vote on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for HB0957, which seeks to revise the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. The Senate approved the bill 37-20 on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote for HB2783, legislation to offer free menstrual hygiene products in state Capitol restrooms, which was approved in the Illinois Senate by a 35-19 vote on May 31, 2026.
Ace Hardware Corporation announced changes to its Board following its annual meeting held on May 12. Brandi Joplin joins as a new non-member director while several directors were re-elected for additional terms.
The Illinois Tollway will hold an event on June 3 at Governors State University aimed at helping small-, diverse-,and veteran-owned businesses pursue government contracts—especially in information technology—with support from multiple state agencies. Workshops,presentations,and networking sessions are planned.
The City of Wheaton has moved its Community Relations Commission meeting from June 3 to June 10. The session will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Gamon Room at City Hall.
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) supported HB4377, legislation banning work requirements and time limits on housing assistance, as the Illinois Senate approved the bill 35-19 on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) voted in favor of SB3321, allowing local governments to partner with third-party software vendors for credit card payment processing; the bill was approved unanimously in the Illinois Senate 57-0 on May 31, 2026.