Governor JB Pritzker orders flags to half-staff for Firefighter Greg Witt

Flags are to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District Firefighter Greg Witt. The order applies to the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by agency personnel.

October 29, 2026 at 7:25 AM CDT — October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT Illinois · facilitiesOfficial source

Background

About the person honored

Greg Witt

The Illinois State Fire Marshal site identifies an Illinois memorial for firefighters, stating, "The Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters of Illinois, who have given their lives in the line of duty" (https://sfm.illinois.gov/memorial.html).

Sources: Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

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Illinois Governor

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Record updated October 28, 2026