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New from Illinois: Lifesaving Law Passes

by Elizabeth Shaw -

The benefits of learning CPR seem like a pretty big no-brainer to me, especially when it comes to learning it before graduating high school. However, it’s an issue that some need to be sold on. The senate in Illinois have voted to pass a bill with a goal: saving lives. It will require high school students to be trained in CPR …

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Illinois introduces Bill to Require CPR and AED Training for High School Students

by Paul -

We just got an e-mail from someone informing us that the state of Illinois has introduced a bill that would require CPR and AED training for all high school students.  It would become a requirement for high school graduation, and begin with the 2014-2015 school year. Illinois House Bill 3724 was introduced in the Illinois House yesterday (October 24, 2013) …