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Possible online services disruption due to Internet related outage

A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

IMPORTANT: There are no testing slots available for the BEI TEP Written Tests and BEI Performance Tests for the rest of the year. Applications for both tests are not accepted at this time. Please come back when the new testing schedule is open for accepting applications for the 2025 year.

Commissioners

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is governed by eleven (11) Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor's Office and represent different geographical areas of Illinois. 

Dennis O'Brien, Chairperson
Wheaton, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/23

Lori Krakora, Vice Chairperson
Naperville, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/20

Jean Draths, Commissioner
Glenview, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/24

Jennifer Sender, Commissioner
Chicago, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/24

Joshua D. Sevier
Chicago, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/25

Commissioner Seat #10
Vacant

Tyrone Barnes, Commissioner
Grayslake, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/25

Michael Dubowe, Commissioner
Normal, IL 
Term Expires, 11/14/23

John R. Jun, Commissioner
Minooka, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/24

Kevin Smith, Commissioner
Berwyn, IL
Term Expires, 11/14/22

Commissioner Seat #11
Vacant

It is possible that a Commissioner will run on an expired term.  Until the Governor makes a new appointment or reappoint a Commissioner, the Commissioner on an expired term will continue to serve on the Commission. 

Apply to Become A Commissioner

Interested to Become A Commissioner? To apply, go to www.appointments.illinois.gov and click on “Submit An Application.”

Contact Information

The Chairperson of the Commissioners may be contacted at Dhh.Chair@Illinois.gov.

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​Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
528 South Fifth Street, Suite 209
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Office Hours M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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