Sen. Karina Villa supports HB0957 amendment to Illinois administrative code
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.
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Ace Hardware announces new board members and director re-elections after annual meeting
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.
Illinois Tollway to host June 3 event for small, diverse and veteran businesses
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.
Wheaton Community Relations Commission reschedules June meeting to June 10
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.
Ellman backs SB3506 to revise Illinois statutes on sexual assault, juvenile records, crime victims' rights
State Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) supported SB3506, which passed the Illinois Senate with a unanimous 58-0 vote on May 31, 2026, and seeks to modernize state laws concerning sexual assault, juvenile records, and crime victims’ rights.
Sen. Laura Ellman backs SB3321 to let local governments use outside software for credit card transactions
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.
Sen. Laura Ellman backs HB4377 to end work requirements, time limits for housing aid
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. Ellman supports SB3661 to secure emergency management agency interest earnings
On May 31, 2026, Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) cast a Yes vote on SB3661, designed to keep interest generated from emergency management funds accessible to the agency. The measure cleared the Illinois Senate unanimously, 58-0.
Ellman votes in favor of SB3273 to accelerate school renewable energy interconnections
State Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) backed SB3273, which establishes faster interconnection timelines for school renewable energy projects. The bill garnered unanimous approval with a 58-0 vote in the Illinois Senate on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman supports HB4304 to establish Higher Education Student Bill of Rights
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) voted Yes on HB4304, aimed at establishing the Higher Education Student Bill of Rights Act, with the measure approved by the Illinois Senate in a 37-19 vote on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman backs SB3798 to improve behavioral health crisis handling in 9-1-1 operations
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) supported SB3798, voting Yes on a measure aimed at bolstering behavioral health crisis responses in 9-1-1 call centers. The bill was approved unanimously in the Illinois Senate, 58-0, on May 31, 2026.
Ellman supports HB4248, advancing algorithmic pricing transparency
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) cast a Yes vote on HB4248, an algorithmic pricing transparency measure that was approved 41-16 by the Illinois Senate on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman abstains from vote on HB4990, legislation expanding sexual violence protections in higher education
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) did not cast a vote on HB4990, which enhances measures to prevent sexual violence and harassment at Illinois college campuses. The bill was approved by the Senate with a 42-13 vote on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman supports HB0958 to update Civil Administrative Code short title
Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) cast a Yes vote on HB0958, which aims to clarify the short title in the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. The bill cleared the Illinois Senate in a 37-17 decision on May 31, 2026.
Sen. Laura Ellman supports bill requiring county law libraries to operate during courthouse hours
On May 31, 2026, Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) cast a Yes vote on SB3111, which mandates that county law libraries be open when courthouses are, a measure that cleared the Illinois Senate unanimously, 57-0.