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South Suburban College’s Department of Continuing, Corporate, and Community Education Launches New Classes for the Spring 2023 Term

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The new Spring 2023 courses include painting, balloon for profit, and two safety training courses for the public. #ssc
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Joyce Measure to Increase Fire Prevention Education Among Children

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“We must provide insight and proper education so children will be knowledgeable about the damage that can come from fires..." #illinoissenate
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IL Freedom Caucus: Gun Ban is No Longer Enforceable in Illinois

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The ruling is illustrative of the major constitutional problems with the weapons ban law... #gunban #illinois
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Pritzker Announces $60 Million Park Grants, Declines to Endorse Chicago Mayor Candidate

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Pritzker said he would not be endorsing a candidate in the runoff – at least not yet. #pritzker
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Ogle Endorses Three Candidates for Frankfort Trustee

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He stressed the necessity for independent trustees who are not beholden to outside interests and will do what is right and not what is popular for a select few. #frankfort
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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (February 2023)

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As we begin the earnest work of the 103rd General Assembly in 2023, I am co-chairing one of two Senate committees where my fellow co-chair is a Republican. #senatorjoyce
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Legislation Would Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers in Illinois

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Coffey argues that the current system of tipping good service is capitalism at work. #restaurants #tips
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DeLuca Meets with Area Mayors, Emphasizes Importance of Supporting LGDF in State Budget

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DeLuca recognizes that an increase in LGDF would help keep local tax burdens lower – preventing the need for local governments to look at property tax hikes or other fee increases to make up the difference. #lgdf
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‘Equitable Restrooms’ Bill Advances in House

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The text of the bill states its purpose is “to promote the privacy, safety, and gender inclusivity of all Illinois residents and visitors,” and that the measure should be “liberally construed” to carry out its purpose. #illinois
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New Law Allows Illinoisans to Change Sex on Birth Certificate Without Doctor’s Affirmation

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Illinois becomes 12th state, 1st in Midwest, to allow self-attestation... #genderidentity
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