Morrison brings lifesaving, hands on emergency training to residents

DEERFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison is teaming up with the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department to teach residents of all ages how they can help their friends, family, neighbors and others with emergency medical treatment before the professional paramedics arrive.

“Being equipped with basic skills to help during a medical emergency can save a life," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest).  "In the event that you should be called upon to provide assistance to someone in distress, this event is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to important life saving techniques."

The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Department located at 500 Waukegan Rd. in Deerfield. The fire department will host a number of informational stations including hands-only CPR, "Stop the Bleed," calling 911, and how to help someone who is choking. The Lake County Health Department will also provide Naloxone for folks to take home, as well as substance use treatment options.

The event is free and open to the public. People of all ages are encouraged to attend. Residents with questions can call Morrison’s office at 847-945-5200.

Morrison recognized by Illinois Environmental Council for new law targeting ‘forever chemicals’

(Illinois Environmental Council's 50^th Environmental Leadership Dinner with State Representative Ann Williams, and former Representatives Naomi Jakobsson and Kathy Ryg.)

CHICAGO — Recognizing her longstanding commitment to protecting Illinois’ environment and her recent legislation to phase out the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in everyday products, the Illinois Environmental Council honored State Senator Julie Morrison with the Milestone Achievement Award on Friday.

Leaders from Illinois-based environmental organizations, businesses and local governments joined the IEC at their 50th Environmental Leadership Dinner to celebrate recent achievements in sustainability and recognize individuals whose work has protected and improved quality of life across the state.

Morrison was presented with the Milestone Achievement Award for her work in passing House Bill 2516 — a landmark law that phases out intentionally added PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” in children’s products, cosmetics, sleepwear, menstrual products and dental floss sold in Illinois by 2032.

PFAS are synthetic chemicals that do not break down easily and can accumulate in our bodies and water supplies over time. Studies have linked PFAS exposure to serious health risks including cancer, hormone disruption, immune system damage and developmental problems in children. The new law is a significant step in protecting Illinois communities by reducing long-term exposure to these harmful toxins.

Standing with our neighbors

Dear neighbor,

I am staying in close contact with local leaders and monitoring the situation as the federal administration moves forward with plans to station ICE agents and National Guard troops at Naval Station Great Lakes and throughout Chicago. These actions — without invitation or justification — represent an alarming overreach of federal power. Threatening U.S. cities with military tactics is not only an affront to our democracy, it erodes the trust and cooperation that real public safety requires.

I stood with Lake County leaders, state officials, community members and organizations to make our position clear: This federal presence is not needed here. Watch my remarks here:

As your state senator, I can tell you Illinois has made real progress in reducing violence. There is no data showing we are in a crisis that warrants a military takeover. The people being targeted are not criminals — they are our neighbors, our friends, the kids learning in classrooms alongside our children, and the hardworking business owners in our communities, who are all living in fear.

With limited information being shared with the city and state, there is much uncertainty about what to expect. I’ve included below a few reliable resources for you to share with those who may need them.

Sincerely,

Julie Morrison
State Senator | 29th District

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Morrison expands Scott’s Law to increase protections for emergency workers

SPRINGFIELD — A new law championed by State Senator Julie Morrison strengthens protections for roadside emergency workers, pedestrians and others who step in to help during traffic incidents. Building on Illinois’ existing “Move Over” law, the measure ensures people are safe at active emergency scenes — not only when vehicles are stopped.

“Too many officers, highway workers and bystanders have been injured because drivers weren’t paying attention,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “This law makes it clear that if someone is out on the road assisting at an emergency scene, you need to slow down and give them space.”

The new law comes in response to an accident in which a resident of Morrison’s district who was working for the Illinois Tollway was struck by a vehicle while assisting someone in an emergency situation. While current Scott’s Law provisions require drivers to yield and move over for stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights, it does not extend the same protections to people in motion, such as those placing cones, directing traffic or assisting others outside their vehicles.

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