IL HJR0014

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 1 from Wichert Road to St. Anne as the "Honorary Jack Sikma Road"

Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect plaques or signs at suitable locations noting the honorary road name, consistent with State and federal regulations

Honors Jack Sikma, born in Kankakee and raised in Wichert, who became an NBA All-Star and pioneered the role of sharp-shooting centers in professional basketball

Sikma was drafted eighth overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1977 and won an NBA championship in 1979; he was selected to seven consecutive All-Star Games from 1979 to 1985

Sikma's basketball techniques and playing style influenced modern NBA basketball, with his signature moves taught to current amateur and college players