In re Edwards

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This cause is before the Court on Claimant, Thais Edwards’, application for death benefits pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers, Civil Defense Workers, Civil Air Patrol Members, Paramedics, Firemen and State Employees Compensation Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”). (820 ILCS 315/1, et seq.). Claimant was the wife of deceased City of Chicago police officer Gregory R. Edwards. Claimant claims the death benefits available pursuant to the Act. This Court, on March 15, 1989, entered an order that a hearing was necessary for the purpose of determining whether the…