The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure to ensure that the Shelby County Rescue Squad is able to stay open and keep operating to protect the people they serve. Senator McClure says that the legislation will help to make sure that Shelby County is able to maintain their rescue squad which will help save lives.  He hopes the legislation is able to provide some peace of mind for Shelby County residents. 

Shelby County Board members had asked Senator McClure to file Senate Bill 1102 which would officially authorize the county to operate their rescue squad and provide necessary benefits to squad members.  The bill matches similar legislation passed by Senator McClure dealing with the Sangamon County Rescue Squad.  The bill is designed to clear up regulations that could have forced the rescue squad to shut down.

SB1102 passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now awaits the signature of the Governor.