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More Than 100 Latino Faith Leaders Endorse Willie Wilson for Chicago Mayor

Wilson used the event to emphasize his message of citywide representation, saying his campaign is focused on reaching residents across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods rather than relying on a single constituency. #williewilson #chicagomayor #endorsement

Illinois Gaming Board Moves to Expand Self-Exclusion Protections

Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter said the changes are intended to reflect developments in gambling treatment and research while giving participants greater control over their recovery. #igb #videogaming

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

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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

More Than 100 Latino Faith Leaders Endorse Willie Wilson for Chicago Mayor

Wilson used the event to emphasize his message of citywide representation, saying his campaign is focused on reaching residents across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods rather than relying on a single constituency. #williewilson #chicagomayor #endorsement

Illinois Gaming Board Moves to Expand Self-Exclusion Protections

Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter said the changes are intended to reflect developments in gambling treatment and research while giving participants greater control over their recovery. #igb #videogaming

Bill would shift high school transfer eligibility decisions

“It would be quite a difference from our current policy and residence and transfer bylaws that kind of dictate whether transfer students are eligible,” Anderson told The Center Square. #centersquare #highschool #housebill

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