[3] Among these was a major overhaul of Illinois' family law statutes, as a result of which no-fault divorce became available in Illinois and heartbalm torts were abolished.

[4] The General Assembly also passed the nation's first law punishing companies for participating in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

One district, the 36th, changed hands from the Democratic to the Republican Party.

[7] The Senate of the 99th General Assembly consisted of 20 Republicans and 39 Democrats.

The House of the 99th General Assembly consisted of 47 Republicans and 71 Democrats.