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UChicago Medicine Launches New Residency Programs to Strengthen Southland Physician Pipeline

Medical school graduates can begin applying for the family medicine residency through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) on Sept. 2. The internal medicine program is expected to begin accepting ERAS applications in late September.#uchicago #residency #health

Estimated $17B in tariff costs hit Illinois producers, consumers

Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union’s Free Trade Initiative, said tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump cost about $3,300 per household in Illinois, even though families may not be paying that much directly. #centersquare #tariffs

African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend

This year’s theme, “Crowning the Heritage,” celebrates the artistic, cultural and spiritual traditions connecting people of African descent across the globe. #festival #african #laborday

Malcolm X College to Name West Campus Community Center After Congressman Danny K. Davis

The new community center is being named in recognition of Davis’ decades of support for City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College and communities on Chicago’s West Side. #malcomx #dannydavis

O’Hare Flyer ‘not seeking government subsidies’

The service would provide 15-minute rides on continuous rail between O’Hare’s Terminal 2 and a downtown station near the Old Post Office, at a cost “significantly less” than a rideshare or taxi. #o'hare #rail #centersquare

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

Mokena Arrest Renews Debate Over Illinois Electronic Monitoring Rules

According to Sheehan, Mokena police discovered the devices in Alsaidi’s backpack. Prosecutors sought to keep him in custody, but he was instead released while wearing an electronic monitoring device. #mokena #electricmonitoring #particksheehan

Blue Island Park District Seeks Community Input on Future of Parks and Recreation

Community feedback will help the district identify immediate opportunities as well as long-term priorities aimed at improving quality of life across the community. #blueisland #parks #survey

Jim Marter Urges Lauren Underwood to Condemn Hasan Piker Over Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

According to Marter’s campaign, Piker recently told Fox News that he equates Israel’s right to exist with Nazi Germany. Marter said he believes comments targeting Jewish people or communities should be condemned regardless of their political source.#jimmarter #laurenunderwood #remarks

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