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HJR 58

JESSE JACKSON EXPRESSWAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 11 co-sponsors

Designates a segment of I-57 in Cook County as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway and requires IDOT to install plaques/signage.

Adopted Both Houses
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Bill Summary · HJR 58

Bill Overview

  • Short title: Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway designation for a portion of I-57 in Cook County, Illinois.
  • Bill type: House Joint Resolution (HJR 58) approved by the Illinois House with Senate concurrence.
  • Session: 104th General Assembly
  • Sponsor/Co-sponsors: Primary sponsor Kam Buckner; multiple co-sponsors including Mike Crawford, Kimberly Du Buclet, Mary Beth Canty, Lisa Davis, Maurice West, Camille Lilly, Carol Ammons, Rita Mayfield, Debby Meyers-Martin.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a segment of Interstate 57 located within Cook County, Illinois, as the “Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway.”
  • It directs the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to publicly acknowledge the designation by erecting plaques or signs at suitable locations, in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Assigns the name “Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Expressway” to the portion of I-57 in Cook County.
  • Plaques/signage: Requires IDOT to install appropriate plaques or signs at suitable locations to notify the public of the designated name.
  • Regulatory compliance: Signage installation must comply with applicable state and federal rules.

Who/What is Affected

  • Geographic scope: A specific segment of Interstate 57 within Cook County, Illinois.
  • Government agency: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is responsible for commemorative signage.
  • Public communication: Residents and travelers will see the commemorative designation on signage along I-57.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative process: Passed through the Illinois House with the intention of concurrence by the Senate (as a Joint Resolution, no creating of new law or funding mechanism beyond designation and signage).
  • Signage implementation: After passage, IDOT is instructed to erect plaques/signage at suitable locations, consistent with regulations. The resolution does not specify funding amounts or a deadline; it relies on IDOT’s scheduling and regulatory compliance.

Observations

  • This is an honorary designation, not a change in highway jurisdiction or numbering.
  • The bill reflects a public recognition of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., aiming to memorialize his contributions by naming a portion of a major highway after him.
  • No fiscal appropriation is specified in the text provided; implementation depends on IDOT’s resources and regulatory considerations for signage.

If you’d like, I can compare this designation to other Illinois commemorative highway actions or provide a brief biographical note on Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. for context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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