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Naturopathic physicians seeking licensure from state

Naturopathic physicians seeking licensure from state

A bill making its way through the state legislature would allow alternative medicine practitioners to be licensed in Illinois — something those like Julia Leischner of South Jacksonville say could open more people to naturopathic treatment. House Bill 3721, also known...

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New bill to require FOID card owners to reapply at 21

New bill to require FOID card owners to reapply at 21

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Some firearm owners in Illinois may soon need to update their Firearm Ownership Identification. A new bill filed by Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) would require young gun owners to apply for a FOID card again after their...

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November 14th

November 14th

To help keep our neighbors warm, my office is hosting a Winter Gear Drive through Dec. 16 for students in need and their families. We’ll be collecting winter coats, gloves, boots, snow pants and hats to donate to local school districts.

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November 7th

November 7th

Veterans Day gives us a special opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the many Veterans who have defended our country.

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October 31st

October 31st

To bee, or not to bee? That one’s easy! We’re official Super Sweet Bee Buddy Members! That means we’re sponsoring a City Bee Savers beehive, on behalf of District 42. Now we need to pick a great name for our hive and its queen bee.

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Gun Violence Prevention Day
Land Acknowledgement Ceremony