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Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): Illinois Bill Introduced
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 31,017 active-duty service members
  • 5,118 active-duty spouses
  • 9,774 active-duty children
    • 6,135 children in K-12
  • 32,910 National Guard and reserve members
  • 10,526 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 17,267 National Guard and reserve children
    • 11,126 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Regional Liaison

  • Shane Preston
    Great Lakes Regional Liaison
    Great Lakes Region
    IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
    EMAIL
    Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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State Policy Priorities 2026

No priorities are currently in this status.