emergency preparedness

Illinois moved from the middle performance tier in 2025 to the highest tier in 2026, joining only 19 other states nationwide to receive the top ranking. #health #ranking #emergency

According to officials, the Decatur Fire Department has installed more than 1,000 alarms across 602 households, helping protect 1,318 residents since joining the program. #alarms #firesafety #decatur

Nicor Gas maintains more than 34,300 miles of natural gas infrastructure across northern Illinois. In addition to gas lines, underground utilities may include water, sewer and communication lines, making it critical to identify what lies below before digging begins. #nicorgas #digging

Peters also raised concerns about potential delays in federal disaster assistance, saying cuts and changes affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency could hinder the response. #disaster #tornado #damage

Illinois nets a 50.01 total score to place 36th overall in the WalletHub survey of all 50 states. #ranking