LT. SOUTHWORTH MEMORIAL HGHY

This bill designates a specific stretch of Illinois Route 133 in Oakland as the "Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway" to honor a local resident who died in service. The legislation directly affects the community of Oakland and the Illinois Department of Transportation, which will be responsible for updating road signage. It is based on the life and sacrifice of Lieutenant Jared Southworth, a former National Guard member and Oakland native who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. The bill does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal commemorative act to recognize his service and legacy.