GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER HAS SIGNED A HANDFUL OF NEW STATE LAWS THAT WILL HELP SOLDIERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. 

SOME OF THE CHANGES ARE SMALL BUT ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT ISSUES FACING MILITARY MEMBERS SAYS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCE.

PRINCE SAYS ANOTHER DEALS WITH DEATH CERTIFICATES.

OTHER NEW LAWS DESIGNATE THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG AS THE SYMBOL FOR SOLDIERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR A GROUP TO BE CONSIDERED A STATE-CHARTERED VETERANS ORGANIZATION.