Legislation is headed to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker designed to keep rural ambulance services staffed and on call to save lives.
The legislation provides important flexibility to meet legally mandated staffing requirements. Under current Illinois law, minimum staffing can be tough to meet in rural areas, causing long wait-times for patients. House Bill 5446 updates the standards with the ability to staff rural ambulances in qualifying areas with part-time employees.
The bi-partisan bill passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and now awaits the Governor's signature to become law.
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Earthquake recorded in southeastern Illinois
Cooling centers available in Vincennes during extreme heat
Illinois Voices 250 community recording sessions to chronicle personal stories in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
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Flood warning extended for Embarras River at Lawrenceville
Indiana's county fairs allowed alcohol service areas starting July 1
Kroger members can now redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online
NWS issues flash flood watch for southeastern Illinois
St Francisville approves water well cleaning
Confirmed tornado in Knox County
Countrymark fueling stations hosting Fueling Freedom on Friday
Wabash Cannonball Bridge to be closed for one week for repairs
Lawrence County man charged with sex crimes
LCMH receives USDA federal grant for $450,000
IDEM recycling grants available
Storm system rolls through southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
