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The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

The $100,000-to-$500,000 opportunities outlined in the announcement are working-capital loans, not grants. Specific interest rates, repayment schedules and an overall funding total for the partnership were not provided in the announcement or interview. #sda #steansfamilyfoundation #southlanddevelopmentauthority

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

Inspector General David Glockner said the city provided half of the $100 million initially proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but the fund has been been effectively dormant since 2020. #fund #centersquare

The stores, operated by Yellow Banana, closed after Save A Lot ended its operating agreement with the company, citing financial challenges that included a sharp decline in SNAP purchases. #grocery #food #centersquare

"Everyone in the community benefits when parks are kept in good shape," said Joyce, D-Essex. "I encourage all those in the 40th District with projects in the works to apply before the coming deadline." #patrickjoyce #grants #parks

“Local pharmacies are often one of the most accessible and affordable points of care for working families, seniors, and Medicaid patients — providing medications, vaccinations, and trusted health care services,” Pritzker said in a news release. #pharmacies #distribution #capitolnewsillinois

Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.

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