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IL HJR0003
Joint Resolution
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Cabello
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AI Summary
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Designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway"
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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
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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
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Directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect appropriate plaques or signs marking the memorial highway
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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