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Governor O'Neal devoted much effort to overseeing the Senior Legislative Forum, a legislative advocacy group he created to aid senior citizens throughout Illinois. He also worked closely with the State's two Senior Action Centers, which provides assistance with the elderly and disabled.
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894:Illinois Republicans
272:Model Cities Program
268:McKendree University
260:United States Marine
254:. He graduated from
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874:2021 deaths
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306:U.S. Senate
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111:Sheriff of
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88:Preceded by
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863:Categories
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