WBGZ Radio 2/16/2021 |
By Cole Lauterbach - Illinois Radio Network
Illinois’ first annual Move Over Report says state policies should be strengthened to better protect first responders and travelers who have parked off the side of the roadway.
Created by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in 2019, the Move Over Task Force released their first report not only analyzing the state’s instances of violators but with suggestions for changes to the state’s policies that could stem accidents.
“It really is about ‘right here and now, what can we do to prevent one of these tragedies from occurring’ because it’s a human being out there on the side of the road,” said Sgt. Christopher Watson with the Illinois State Police.
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50 U.S. state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Crews could also be seen Friday placing plywood over the windows of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield.
A news release from Pritzker’s office said the Illinois State Police, Secretary of State Police and Illinois Emergency Management Agency “are working in tandem with local and federal counterparts to protect the residents of Illinois while safeguarding the right to peaceful protest.”
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Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50 U.S. state capitols in
“The Capitol Police continue to work with the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement entities to make sure the complex and surrounding area remain safe,” an official said.