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In conjunction with the Illinois Municipal League’s Board of Directors Conference, the Save A Life Foundation (SALF) will be holding a press conference regarding SALF’s role in the states “homeland security” plans. 

Lt. Gov Corinne Wood will be making a statement, voicing her support along with Illinois Municipal League Ex. Dir., Ken Alderson.  Community leaders from across the state are welcomed to share their ideas regarding “Emergency Preparedness” training at the local level. 

As you know, SALF is responsible for passing legislation mandating that all police and fire personnel be trained in First aid and CPR upon graduation.  To date SALF is also responsible for training over 400,000 Illinois children and adults, the basic life-supporting skills.

When: Friday, December 14, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Ave

Notables attending the press conference, include:

• Lt. Gov., Corinne Wood
• FOP President, Bill Nolan
• Ill. Municipal Leagues Dir., Ken Alderson
• ROTC Dir., Major Stroh
• And Mayors from communities across the state