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Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

The event aims to honor women’s contributions across health, leadership, family life and community impact. #women #event #hazelcrest

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Critics point to financial data suggesting 340B-participating hospitals in Illinois report significantly higher average patient revenues than non-participating hospitals. #drug #proposals #critics

“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

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

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

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 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