(40 ILCS 5/3-114.3) (from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 3-114.3)
Sec. 3-114.3.
Heart attack or stroke suffered in performance of duties.
Any police officer who suffers a heart attack or stroke as a result of the
performance and discharge of police duty shall be considered as having been
injured in the performance of an act of duty and shall be eligible for the
benefits provided under this Article for police officers injured in the
performance of an act of duty or, if applicable, the benefits provided in
Section 3-114.6.
(Source: P.A. 90-766, eff. 8-14-98; 91-939, eff. 2-1-01.)
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