IL HR0649

Declares August 27, 2026 as "Hero Day" in Illinois to recognize first responders who died in the line of duty and support their families

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 100 Club of Illinois, founded August 27, 1966, which provides resources to first responders and families of those killed on duty

The 100 Club of Illinois has provided over $17 million in financial and emotional support to 330 families of fallen public safety professionals since its founding

The organization serves all sworn federal, state, county, and local first responders stationed in Illinois and is the state's largest provider of mental health training for first responders