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...
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...
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...
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...
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...