WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn announced she has named Ann L. Schneider as acting Transportation Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Schneider currently serves as the agency's Chief of Operations. Her appointment follows the retirement of Gary Hannig, who served since 2009 and oversaw the busiest construction season in state history.

"As we head into this busy construction season," said Governor Quinn, "the department of Transportation needs an energetic and capable leader, and Ann L. Schneider has shown herself time and again to be just that. Gary Hannig's experience and deep knowledge of state government proved invaluable to my administration. Our state is a better place thanks to his leadership."

As Acting Secretary, Schneider will oversee more than $2.5 billion in capital projects.

She has served as IDOT's Chief of Operations since 2010.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) Governor Pat Quinn announced Wednesday she signed a legislation to improve the security of Illinois residents with different disabilities using a remotely-activated bracelet.

The bracelet will contact emergency services during a missing persons incident.

“We need to make sure that our most vulnerable citizens can get help when they most need it,” said Governor Quinn. “This measure will greatly help caregivers and emergency personnel respond to someone who needs assistance and return them safely.”

Under the current law, it is a Class A misdemeanor to install or connect an automatic alarm, alarm altering device or mechanical dialer that contacts 911. House Bill 1610 is an exemption for bracelets that can be remotely activated to alert emergency response personnel of a person in need.

The bracelets are activated under the new law are activated upon alert from a missing person's registered caregiver.