LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – In response to a growing concern for the safety of first responders, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to enhance penalties for violations of Scott’s Law was signed into law this week.“The increase in Illinois...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to support police and fire, and other first responders, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently passed a resolution creating the First Responders Suicide Task Force.“Our law enforcement and other first responders need...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of increasing incidents of suicide in the law enforcement community, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, worked to pass two groundbreaking pieces of legislation providing critical access to mental health resources for first...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing a police or emergency vehicle on the side of the road would face higher penalties under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “State law already requires drivers to move...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continued efforts to support first responders throughout Illinois, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to increase the amount of reimbursements to families for burial expenses for state police officers killed...