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Letter: Legislators Taking 'Preventive Measures' After Fatal Crashes

State representatives address crashes that claimed lives on I-55, Route 6.

To Our Communities:

Recent tragedies on area highways command our sympathy and action.

The families of the persons killed on July 20 on Route 6 and July 21 on Interstate 55 have our heartfelt condolences.

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We pray for the recovery of those injured in these accidents.

The first responders who answered the calls to the Rt. 6 and I-55 accidents are in our thoughts as well.

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These tragedies show we must always strive to improve traffic safety. We are working with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation to ensure that effective preventive measures are in place.

Sincerely,

State Senator Pat McGuire

Senate District 43

State Senator Sue Rezin

Senate District 38


State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr.

Legislative District 86

State Representative John Anthony

Legislative District 75

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