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Public safety professionals urge Illinois lawmakers to raise 9‑1‑1 surcharge to match Chicago
Summary
A group of public safety professionals told Lee County officials they will seek state legislation to increase the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge (outside Chicago) from $1.50 toward parity with Chicago’s surcharge, citing rising costs and last increase in 2017.
A group of public safety professionals notified Lee County officials on Thursday that they plan to press state legislators to raise the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge to better fund emergency call centers.
A presenter identified as a public safety professional told the finance committee she and colleagues met legislators April 29 in Springfield and are preparing a public campaign. "We…
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