Apr 17, 2019 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, which creates a new felony offense for endangering first responders passed the Illinois House of Representatives with vast bipartisan support.“First responders deal with incredibly...
Apr 12, 2019 | Moylan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is sponsoring legislation that allows children and grandchildren of fallen first responders to acquire license plates honoring their family member. “When a first responder gives the ultimate sacrifice in the...
Mar 18, 2019 | Hurley
CHICAGO – To highlight the impact of trauma endured by first responders and law enforcement and their personal experiences with mental health challenges, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Chicago-based non-profit Erasing the Distance to bring a...
Jun 14, 2018 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, championed the needs of first responders and law enforcement throughout this year’s legislative session. As Chair of the House Police and First Responders Committee, Hurley sponsored legislation to increase...
May 17, 2018 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill to create an exemption for police and firefighters who suffer a debilitating injury while on the job. “Those who are sworn to protect and serve us deserve for the state to do everything it can to look...