Recognizes the benefits that equine therapy can have on the lives of children, especially those that have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. Urges the Department of Children and Family Services to consider implementing an equine therapy pilot program in order to help children process trauma and address their behavioral and emotional needs.

Recognizes Sonali Patil, Ph.D., on her service to the Hawthorn District 73 Board of Education. Thanks her for her commitment to the students and the community. Wishes her best in her future endeavors.

Congratulates Cindi Lotz on her retirement after serving 40 years in the Fayette County Supervisor of Assessments office.

Recognizes the 2023 Alpha Phi Alpha Day held at the Illinois State Capitol and welcomes the members of Alpha Phi Alpha to the Capitol. Declares April 19, 2023 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day.

Condemns the actions taken by the Tennessee House of Representatives on their racist action of expelling and silencing two Black lawmakers duly elected by Tennesseans.

Mourns the death of Donald E. "Donnie" Blakeman of Taylorville.

Mourns the death of Robert Lee Smarjesse of Springfield.

Congratulates the Madison Senior High School band, the Trojans, on its recent accomplishments. Wishes its band members continued success.

Congratulates Chief Chad Reed on his retirement and commends him for his decades of service to his community as a police officer as well as his service to the United States through the Marine Corp.

Mourns the death of John Hubert Sciarretta Sr. of Deerfield.

Mourns the death of David Stover.

Mourns the death of Philip W. Weber of Dawson.

Mourns the death of Mother Elizabeth McDaniel of Springfield.

Amends the Capital Development Board Act and the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board and the Illinois Highway Toll Authority may make low-interest loans from the Working Capital Revolving Loan Fund to disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Establishes a loan selection committee to review applications and select eligible businesses. Provides that the Board and Authority may set eligibility requirements for loans by administrative rule. Provides that loans shall not be used for: (1) the refinancing or payment of existing long-term debt; (2) the payment of non-current taxes; (3) the payment, advance, or loan to a stockholder, officer, director, partner, or member owner of a limited liability company; or (4) the purchase or lease of non-construction motor vehicles or equipment. Provides that loans may be made with interest. Limits the number of loans a business may receive. Provides that the Board and Authority shall give annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly on the program. Provides that the authority to issue loans expires on June 1, 2028. Amends the State Finance Act. Establishes the Working Capital Revolving Loan Fund. Provides that transfers shall not exceed $20,000,000 a year, for a period of 5 years, from the Road Fund to the Working Capital Revolving Loan Fund as requested by the Commissioner of the Board or the Director of the Authority. Provides that no transfer will occur if the available balance in the Working Capital Revolving Loan Fund is equal to or greater than $40,000,000.

Recognizes Nathan Libbey, LP.D., for his four years of dedicated service to the Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 102 Board of Education. Thanks him for his valiant commitment to the students and the district.