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Two landmark pieces of state legislation, one requiring halal/kosher foods be made available at public facilities and another providing Muslim imams access into prisons for chaplaincy, are on their way to becoming laws.
"H.B. 3643 ensures our children, our incarcerated residents, and our elders and neighbors in state-run hospitals will be better served," said the bill's chief sponsor, state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid."Each of us has a right to access foods based on our dietary guidelines." Vishrut Kinikar, 13, a seventh-grader at Cary Junior High School, will be competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., this week. - Gregory Shaver/[email protected] Watch our spellers Keep an eye out for our four suburban spellers who are competing this week for the coveted championship title at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Counting Arab Americans Illinois is on its way to becoming the first state to recognize Arab Americans when collecting public data. "This information will help our state develop targeted policies that address the unique needs of the Arab American community, such as access to health care, education, and employment opportunities," Rashid, of Bridgeview, said."Additionally, it will allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the experiences of Arabs and other groups from the Middle East and help to combat racism and prejudice.
The nonprofit, which recently received its 501 status, is launching its annual summer Learning on the Go programs in six Elgin and three Hanover Park neighborhoods. It provides storytime and literacy resources to at-risk families, mostly Latino.
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