WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined by Congressmen John Shimkus (R-IL-19), Tim Johnson (R-IL-15), Aaron Schock (R-IL-18) and Bobby Schilling (R-IL-17) in sending a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley asking that a flying mission be identified for the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield. In addition, the Illinois members asked that the 183rd be given an extension to continue firefighting capabilities beyond September 30, 2011.
