Illinois urges the U.S. to end the shutdown or release USDA SNAP reserves to keep SNAP benefits paid, condemning hunger as a political tool.

Urges federal leaders to protect Title III funding (inflation-adjusted) for English learners and language-access for families, safeguarding rights of ~225,000 IL EL students.

Illinois memorial resolution mourning Sister Jean Schmidt, honoring her life as a BVM, Loyola Chicago chaplain and educator, and extending condolences to her family and community.