Lodge Office
Illinois Police Memorial 2011

With more than 270 lodges in Illinois, Trooper's Lodge 41 is the second largest. Trooper's Lodge 41 Fraternal Order of Police represents approximately 3,150 sworn and retired troopers. The Lodge is the voice of those who dedicated their lives to protecting and serving the many citizens of Illinois. Trooper's Lodge 41 is dedicated to improving the working conditions of the men and women of the Illinois State Police through legislation and employee representation.

Your pension is at risk and EVERYONE must act NOW!! The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police urges you to join the one million members that make up the We Are One Coalition to protect the life savings of public employees that are once again under attack.

ACT NOW! IT IS QUICK AND EASY!

Please go to http://www.weareoneillinois.org/ today to obtain all the information you need to make your voice heard.

To send an email, you will simply enter your zip code and a completed e-letter, as well as your specific Senator(s) and Representative(s) will appear on the webpage. It’s as simple as clicking “send your message.”

To call you will enter your zip code and phone number and the automated hotline will call you momentarily to clarify key talking points and directly connect you with your appropriate legislators.

As police officers, we have always stood with our fellow public sector working families in defending pension rights and benefits. We cannot sit idly by now, even as more and more voices rise up to include police and firefighters in the current reform talks.

We know there could be a bill introduced any day now that not only reduces benefits for the statewide systems, but if the Illinois Municipal League and its members have their way, our names will be in the legislation as well. Many have echoed Mayor Emanuel’s request that local government employees be included in the potential pension reform bill that addresses the five statewide systems.

Be sure to pass this Action Alert to your family and friends. Let’s show the politicians and corporate lobbyists that WE ARE ONE! For additional information, please visit the We Are One website.

ILLINOIS ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS RALLY

On Wednesday, May 16^th, there will be a Lobby Day in Springfield hosted by the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans. Issues being addressed will include the attack on public sector health insurance, cuts to Illinois Cares Rx., cuts to Medicaid, fixing the revenue problem through the creation of a fair tax structure, and cuts to community care programs for seniors. You should be at the Howlett Building, (south of the Capitol Building), by 10:00 AM. You can park behind the AFSCME Building located at 615 S. 2nd Street and walk across to the Capital Area. We encourage you to attend. Contact your fellow retirees and car pool.

If you are not aware, SB1313 was passed by the Senate and is on the way to the Governor for his signature. We need to let our elected officials know how we feel about this matter, (our retiree health care benefits).

This is an opportunity for you to be seen, heard and PROTEST. This bill will go into affect July 1, 2012.

YOUR USERNAME FOR THE WEBSITE WILL NOW BE YOUR FULL EMAIL ADDRESS. OUR WEBSITE PROVIDER HAS MADE CHANGES FOR SECURITY AND FUNCTIONALITY PURPOSES. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

04/24/12

PLEASE VISIT THE TROOPERS ONLY PAGE FOR

IMPORTANT PENSION AND HEALTHCARE NEWS

To register for the Website, please click on Register in the right hand corner of the home page. When entering Name, please include First AND Last Name. You will then receive an email to click on a link to continue the registration process. Once you have been verified as a Lodge Member, you will have access to the Troopers Only Section. To Log-in, click the "Log-in (Registered Member)" tab under Troopers Only. Enter your email address and password.

PLEASE GO TO THE "TROOPERS ONLY" SECTION FOR VERY IMPORTANT CMS INSURANCE INFORMATION

2012 Illinois Law Enforcement

Reunion Celebration