“Unique pressures and emotional tolls come with the badge and leave far too many officers feeling alone or hopeless. Our legislature must do everything it can to protect those who protect our communities. This resolution is one small step in doing that.” #lawenforcement
This legislation would align Illinois with the rest of the nation in no longer requiring road tests based on age and would cut costs for drivers in the process. #bill
“Quite frankly, I am stunned by Mayor Johnson’s decision to cancel academy classes and cut funding for the Chicago Police Department’s budget, especially during a time when crime is so high in the city,” said State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Lockport), who is also a police officer. #budget