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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...
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...
State grants awarded to DuPage County park districts and forest preserves
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $5.3 million in state grants to improve DuPage County parks and forest preserves. The grants were made under Illinois' Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. It provides grants to...
February 20th
Digging into the state budget Now that Governor Pritzker has proposed his budget for the coming year, the General Assembly has the responsibility to work with the Governor to make sure our state's spending plan supports our top priorities. As we dig into this 634-page...
February 13th
I’m joining forces with State Sen. Laura Ellman and State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr to host a roundtable discussion on these issues from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14, in Lombard. This event will be an opportunity for families, caregivers, organizations, and other stakeholders to meet in person, talk about the resources that are currently available, and discuss ways we can collaborate to improve services.
February 6th
When a family is in crisis, children desperately need support, stability, and love. That’s why grandparents and other relatives are often the first choice to serve as foster families when a child goes into the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.