Illinois · House Resolution 847 · 104th General Assembly

RECOGNIZE-CHICAGO BLUES

HR 847 Sponsored by Kimberly Du Buclet Adopted

  1. Introduced Apr 30, 2026
  2. In committee May 6, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 30, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Recognizes Chicago's unparalleled history as the "Blues Capital of the World". Celebrates the artists, past and present, who have shaped the soundtrack of our State. Supports the calls for the City of Chicago to develop permanent, physical monuments and public art installations beyond existing murals to provide the reverence and international visibility that Chicago blues pioneers deserve. Urges for greater…

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Recognizes Chicago's unparalleled history as the "Blues Capital of the World". Celebrates the artists, past and present, who have shaped the soundtrack of our State. Supports the calls for the City of Chicago to develop permanent, physical monuments and public art installations beyond existing murals to provide the reverence and international visibility that Chicago blues pioneers deserve. Urges for greater community advocacy and a revival of investment in blues culture and for the State and local governments to provide substantial support for the infrastructure that solidifies the legacy of the legendary Blues artists including the preservation of historic sites such as Muddy Waters' Kenwood home and support for local blues education non-profits.

Every action

8 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment · House Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment; 011-000-000 · House Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  8. HouseResolution Adopted

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 21, 2026 House Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain Museum, Arts, Culture, & Entertain - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 1

 Passed 11–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.

All 2 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.