SPRINGFIELD – The burial benefit for law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will increase under a new law by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) that was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week.

“Every day, law enforcement officers and firefighters put their lives on the line to protect us all,” Morrison said. “The least we can do for fallen officers or firefighters is ensure their families aren’t left with worry about burying their loved one.”

Currently, the state burial benefit for firefighters, State Police officers or local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty is $10,000. Morrison’s new law will increase that benefit to $20,000, acknowledging the ever-increasing costs associated with burials. Neither the benefit for State Police officers nor the benefit for local law enforcement officers and firefighters has been raised since its creation in the late 1990s.

Join State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan for an End of Session Town Hall.

The event is being held on Tuesday, June 11 from 6:00p until 7:30p at the Deerfield Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield).

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Contact Senator Morrison's office in Deerfield at (847) 945-5200.

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) voted for a balanced budget this afternoon and released the following statement:

“Today I voted to pass one of the most fiscally responsible budgets that has been crafted in a long while. It is balanced. It is disciplined. And I have faith that it helps put our state on a long-term path toward financial stability. The budget is a product of bipartisan negotiations and after years of political bickering, Illinois finally has a plan that makes smart, meaningful investments for the core services taxpayers expect.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the Fix the FOID Act:

“The tragic shooting in Aurora just three months ago exposed a major loophole that exists in our state law that allowed someone with a history of domestic violence to keep his firearm and kill five innocent individuals. While I am disappointed that the Senate was not able to call this legislation for a vote, I firmly believe we have developed the framework necessary to ensure that guns aren’t in the hands of those who under the law should not possess them.

“Many of my colleagues have requested more time to understand the vitally important components of our proposal. In the months ahead, I will be working with Senators both formally through subject-matter hearings and informally through conversations to ensure that there is no question that we must act to close this loophole.”