Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school. The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.

Two Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school.&nbsp;The requirement was signed into law in 2021 but does not go into effect until 2028. High school students will need to have completed the requirement to graduate.

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Illinois lawmakers consider removing the 2-year foreign language requirement for high school

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In the Bloomington-Normal community, there is a significant need for Spanish-speaking volunteer translators. Organizations such as Illinois State University’s Sigma Delta Pi (the National Spanish Honor Society) and Wesley United Methodist Church and community members who volunteer independently are helping fill this need for translating and interpreting.

In the Bloomington-Normal community, there is a significant need for Spanish-speaking volunteer translators. Organizations such as Illinois State University&rsquo;s Sigma Delta Pi (the National Spanish Honor Society) and Wesley United Methodist Church and community members who volunteer independently are helping fill this need for translating and interpreting.

Volunteers help meet need for Spanish translators in Bloomington-Normal

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Following a lengthy transition period, Michelle Conger is embracing her new role as CEO of the OSF HealthCare system.

Following a lengthy transition period, Michelle Conger is embracing her new role as CEO of the OSF HealthCare system.

New OSF HealthCare CEO Conger eyes continued growth, improvement in care

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Expansion of news and media literacy instruction is coming to Normal Community and Normal West high schools. Unit 5 was accepted for the News Literacy District Fellowship to provide $30,000 in grant funding over the next three years, beginning in the fall.

Expansion of news and media literacy instruction is coming to Normal Community and Normal West high schools. Unit 5 was accepted for the News Literacy District Fellowship to provide $30,000 in grant funding over the next three years, beginning in the fall.

Unit 5 receives $30,000 grant to expand news literacy instruction

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Illinois lawmakers consider removing the 2-year foreign language requirement for high school

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