The 2026 Illinois Chiropractic Society Chicagoland Fall Convention was held October 2-4, and the accompanying ICS Political Action Committee (PAC) raffle was a success. Held at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville, the convention featured educational sessions, a lively expo hall, and the excitement of the PAC raffle.
Dr. Clint Jackson, of Jackson Chiropractic in Champaign, and Dr. Aileen Delacruz, of Tri-State Precision Clinic of Chiropractic in southeastern Illinois, were recipients of the raffle prizes. Dr. Jackson won the BEATS Studio Pro wireless noise cancelling headphones. Dr. Delacruz won a framed proclamation issued by Governor JB Pritzker recognizing October as Chiropractic Health Care Month.
The ICS PAC is an integral part of the overall advocacy strategy of our organization. Electing legislators who understand and support the importance of chiropractic services is essential, and the ICS PAC is the vehicle for that action. The political action committee is solely funded by ICS members, and the support from every ICS member is needed to maintain our strong voice.
The PAC has played an integral role in the election and re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives of a currently serving practicing chiropractic physician from southwestern Illinois. Representative Dr. Kevin Schmidt, from Millstadt, in the metro east St. Louis area, has been strongly supported by the ICS. Raising funds for election campaigns is a necessary function for incumbent legislators to retain their seats. One cannot overstate the significance of having such a knowledgeable and strong advocate of chiropractic sitting in this position.
A special thank you goes out to all who supported the raffle at the convention, but it is not too late to make a contribution. You can give by making a one-time donation, or better yet, contributions can be made on an on-going basis by making monthly contributions along with your membership dues. It is easy to do and will help strengthen the voice of your profession and practice. You can also make a one-time contribution online with a credit card or mail a check to: ICS PAC, P.O. Box 9493, Springfield, IL, 62791.
Along with financial support, we welcome your input regarding up-and-coming chiropractic advocates as well. If you know of a candidate in your area that is running for office and is a supporter of the chiropractic profession, please let us know. Supporting incumbent legislators and new legislative challengers who can help with our cause is the focus of the ICS PAC.
CRUSADER ($1,200+)
Dr. Mark Strongin
CHAMPION ($600+)
Dr. Joe Coler
Dr. John Hancock
Dr. Vijay Patel
ADVOCATE ($360+)
Dr. Tim Bertelsman
Dr. Julie Bird
Dr. Benjamin Fergus
Dr. Clint Jackson
Dr. Douglas Matzner
Dr. Craig Revermann
Dr. Kenneth Sistino
Dr. Mark Weigand
Ally ($200+)
Dr. Rae Bouvin
Dr. Tim Erickson
Dr. Anthony Galante
Dr. Chang Han
Adrienne Hersh
Dr. Thomas Koehler
Dr. John Kulig
Dr. Clare Ollayos and Dr. Scott Fladland
Dr. Liz Paunicka
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Marcus Alvarado
Dr. John Baietti
Dr. Valentino Botti
Dr. Brian Boyd
Dr. William Byrkit
Dr. Nancy Cannon
Dr. Richard Cox
Dr. Aileen Delacruz
Dr. Thomas Franz
Dr. Mikiharu Hayashi
Dr. Janet Horton
Dr. Thomas Jenson
Dr. Laura Kaeske
Dr. Brahim Ouais
Dr. Barbara Swalve Everett
Dr. Sarah Watson
