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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

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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

Archbishop Reinstates Father Michael Pfleger at St. Sabina After Independent Review Finds No Reason to Believe Allegation

“The Review Board has concluded there is no reason to believe Father Pfleger is guilty of this allegation,” the archbishop wrote. “After careful consideration I have accepted their conclusion and have reinstated Father Pfleger to ministry at St. Sabina, effective immediately.” #archbishop #letter

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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

University Park Reports Progress on Storm Recovery, $12.5 Million Water Settlement

Despite staffing limitations within the village’s Public Works Department, officials said recovery efforts have moved forward with help from public-private partnerships. #settlement #universitypark #storm

Mobile DMV Services Coming to Homer Glen State Representative’s Office

Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will assist residents with renewing or correcting driver’s licenses, converting standard driver’s licenses to REAL IDs and obtaining or renewing standard or REAL ID cards. #dmv #homerglen

Cook County Sheriff’s Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Elk Grove Village

Officers will check for compliance with Illinois driver's license and vehicle registration requirements, as well as state seat belt and child passenger safety restraint laws. Police will also be watching for impaired drivers. #cookcounty #checkpoint #safety

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