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IL HJR0003

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cabello

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway"

  • Honors Chief Arthur L. Weston of the Rockton Police Department, who died in the line of duty on October 27, 1977 after suffering a heart attack while transporting a burglary suspect

  • Chief Weston was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, born February 1, 1925, who served in law enforcement across multiple Illinois departments including Loves Park, Byron, Roscoe, and as deputy coroner for Winnebago County

  • Directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect appropriate plaques or signs marking the memorial highway

  • Requires copies of the resolution to be presented to Chief Weston's family and the Secretary of IDOT

Legislative Description

CHIEF WESTON MEMORIAL HWY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted 113-000-000

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/22/2025
Rules1/28/2025

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