First Responders

Education

Shawnee College to offer a free EMR class

Brad Palmer

Students will receive EMR/First Responder certification through the Illinois Department of Public Health upon completion.

Jackson County first responder holding a training exercise

Public Safety

Jackson County first responders held a full scale training exercise in Carbondale Tuesday

Benjy Jeffords

More than a dozen first responder agencies participated in a training exercise Tuesday.

State of Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation, Two Executive Orders to Support Public Safety, First Responders

Illinois Information Service

Governor JB Pritzker is signing a handful of new laws to beef up the Illinois State Police and help first responders struggling with mental health…

Social & Community

W. Frankfort Schools to Host 9-11 Remembrance

Brad Palmer

Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.The West Frankfort School District is hosting a special program to remember that tragic day.High School…

State of Illinois

Illinois' Blue Lives Matter Legislation Could Add First Responders

Brad Palmer

When state lawmakers return for the fall veto session, a southern Illinois lawmaker will introduce adding first responders to Blue Lives Matter…