“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
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
The disclosures and other publicly available information indicate most of the commissioners have worked other jobs during their tenures. #sidejob #diversity #thecentersquare
“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
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
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
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
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
They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers