DES PLAINES, Ill. – In the wake of multiple tragic incidents involving motorists crashing into Illinois State Police troopers, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is applauding the recent signing of an update to the state’s law that requires drivers to move over...
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. – Our police will be better protected during routine traffic stops and when responding to roadside emergencies under a new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, combatting reckless driving by increasing penalties for inattentive or wild...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Scott’s Law, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed a package of new protections for Illinois police, firemen and other first responders, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow...
SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent deaths of state troopers near their parked emergency vehicles, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to protect emergency workers from reckless driving when they are engaged in roadside stops.“For...