VG looking into defibrillator options

VILLA GROVE – The city council is looking into options concerning a new state law, which requires automated external defibrillators at all outdoor recreational facilities.

Villa Grove police Officer Adam Deckard gave a presentation to the council Monday night on how the portable defibrillators work and some options for purchasing and maintaing the devices.

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