In re Kolowski

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This cause comes before the Court upon the claim filed herein by the Claimant, Nancy Kolowski, the widow of Robert Kolowski, for benefits under the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers, Civil Defense Workers, Civil Air Patrol Members, Paramedics, Firemen, and State Employees’ Compensation Act ("the Act”). 820 ILCS 315/1 etseq.

The Claimant seeks to recover under the Act for the death of her husband who died of a heart attack while on duty as a special agent with the Illinois State Police — Division of Criminal Investigation.

The Claimant is the designated beneficiaiy of…