A measure to support first responders via a tax check-off passed the Illinois House on Wednesday. House Bill 4161 was sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-Chicago) and state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). “First responders put their lives on the line for our community, and we should have an easier[Read More…]
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Cook County distributes masks, gloves to area first responders
As area first responders experience a shortage of potentially life-saving coronavirus supplies, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the immediate distribution by Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) of more than 33,600 N95 masks and an additional 38,800 gloves and gowns for the use of[Read More…]
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