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Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

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Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is seeking to remove the two-year foreign language requirement Illinois high school students must complete to receive a high school diploma. “Schools are facing a shortage of qualified teachers who can teach foreign languages,” Ryan said. “And…

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Culture, Education, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

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Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events The Village of Orland Park is proud to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a year full of special events and programs. The season of celebration will kick off with the Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest & Parade on Saturday,…

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Civil Rights, Culture, Entertainment, Festival, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day

Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will attend the raising of the Polish Flag over Daley Plaza on Friday, May 1 at noon.  Afterwards, along with Alliance of Polish Clubs USA President Lucja…

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Cook County, Culture, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders

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Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders

Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will participate in the raising of the Moldovan tricolor over Daley Plaza at 12:00 p.m. today Monday, April 27, in downtown Chicago followed by a reception in her Clark Street office….

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Cook County, Culture, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders  Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (middle) celebrated the Assyrian New Year of 6776 by welcoming dozens of civic, business and community leaders to her downtown office for an afternoon of traditional Assyrian song and dance. The Assyrian New Year,…

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Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performs “Architecture of Memory” May 8 – 23, 2026

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Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performs “Architecture of Memory” May 8 – 23, 2026

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performs “Architecture of Memory” May 8 – 23, 2026 CHICAGO – Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the world premiere of Architecture of Memory, May 8 – 23, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650 W. Foster Avenue. The opening night/press performance is Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m.   The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays…

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Inaugural FECK Awards Honor Four Extraordinary Changemakers Championing Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness

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Inaugural FECK Awards Honor Four Extraordinary Changemakers Championing Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness

Inaugural FECK Awards Honor Four Extraordinary Changemakers Championing Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness Created by entertainment industry leader and philanthropist Chaz Ebert, the 2026 winners will be recognized at the FECK Awards live event in Chicago on April 4 Chicago (March 18, 2026) – The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals…

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John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all

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John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all

John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all Chicago, IL — John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United and Pastor of both Proviso M.B.C. in Maywood and Chicago Northside New Hope M.B.C churches, issued the following statement mourning the passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson today, Tuesday,…

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