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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

Joyce Pushes Bill to Speed Safety Reviews at Hazardous Will County Intersections

The legislation would require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), working with local agencies, to identify and conduct road safety assessments at the 10 most hazardous intersections on state-controlled roads in Will County located south of Interstate 80. #willcounty #safety #bill

Illinois diversity commissioner did not properly disclose $23K side job

The disclosures and other publicly available information indicate most of the commissioners have worked other jobs during their tenures. #sidejob #diversity #thecentersquare

Consumer advocates, Illinois lawmakers target ‘unnecessary’ utility costs

“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer

Illinois Lawmakers Push Bill to Overhaul School-Based Dental Care Program

Lawmakers and providers argue that the split has led to confusion, overlapping oversight and increased administrative burdens. #dentalcare #bill

Illinois lawmakers push uniform election reporting to enhance voter confidence

The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election

Illinois lawmaker welcomes possible Marine deployment after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

Black Community Leaders Criticize Illinois Lawmakers’ Immigration Proposals

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity

IL congressman’s retirement announcement sparks calls for election fixes

In a video, García announced his retirement to focus on family and health, citing his wife’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis and recently adopted grandchildren. #retirement #election

Lawmakers Rebuke Pritzker Following Violent Holiday Weekend in Chicago

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

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