With just a few short words, lawmakers passed a bill that, once signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, makes Illinois the first state to add the racial classification of Middle Eastern or North African for state data collection purposes. State senators, representatives, Arab community activists and the mayor of Worth gathered Thursday in the south suburb to celebrate the change they say will improve .
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill to create technology grant program wsiltv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wsiltv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.