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Illinois lawmakers want to end foreign language requirement in high schools

“You can buy Meta-glasses and look at somebody speaking a different language and it instantly translates it into your ear,” he said. #laungage #schools #lawmakers

Illinois Senator Willie Preston to Lead Economic and Cultural Delegation to Ghana

According to Preston, the visit will focus on encouraging partnerships that could lead to business development, educational exchanges and cultural collaboration between the two regions. #ghana

Illinois Treasurer Returns WWII Veteran’s Purple Heart to Family Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

Reilly’s Purple Heart resurfaced decades later when it was discovered in a bank safe deposit box that was turned over to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in 2018 after it was deemed abandoned. #purpleheart

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Eight Illinois Women Leaders for Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month traces its origins back more than 100 years, with International Women’s History Day first observed in 1911. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed National Women’s History Week, and in 1987, Congress officially designated March as National Women’s History Month. #women #month #honors

Peters Calls for Federal Disaster Aid for Kankakee After Tornado Damage

Peters also raised concerns about potential delays in federal disaster assistance, saying cuts and changes affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency could hinder the response. #disaster #tornado #damage

Latino Leaders Urge Cook County State’s Attorney to Safeguard Elections in Cicero

According to the former congressman, more than 300 residents have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the past six months. #latino #elections #vote

Cook County Board of Review Reports Record Property Tax Appeals in 2025

“Despite the record number of appeals we received this year, we will continue to deliver timely, transparent and accurate decisions throughout the 2025 appeal session.” #tax #appeals #report

Illinois Stewardship Alliance Promotes Local Food Infrastructure Grant Applications, Urges Continued State Investment

The grant program has attracted strong interest since its launch, according to the alliance, with previous funding rounds drawing significant demand from farmers and food businesses looking to expand operations and improve efficiency. #stewardship #program #food

Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Across State

Items accepted at the collections include chemical cleaners, oil-based paints, paint thinners, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, weed killers, insecticides, pesticides and other similar household hazardous products. Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps will also be accepted. #collections #epa #spring

Spring Forward Safely: Illinois Fire Officials Urge Residents to Test and Replace Smoke and CO Alarms

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If an alarm is not working or has expired, residents are urged to replace it immediately with a 10-year sealed battery model and practice a fire-escape drill with their families. #fire #alarms #spring

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