Health

UChicago Ingalls launches residency programs to address Southland physician shortage

Medical school graduates can apply to family medicine and internal medicine programs, designed to help Ingalls become a model academic community hospital.

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Hazel Crest distributing 14,000 pounds of food for families impacted by Southland tornadoes

Harvey, Homewood, Markham, and Hazel Crest residents can receive food from the village and faith partners on August 25, and volunteers are needed to prepare.

Pritzker signs disaster declaration days after surveying Lansing storm damage

Local governments can now seek up to $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant dollars through the state to aid recovery efforts.

Harvey library board cancels meeting due to severe weather warning

The Aug. 13 board meeting was cancelled due to a “possible tornado warning,” according to a sign posted on the library’s door. The library had closed earlier in the evening.

‘All Americans’ : Southland leaders call on Trump administration to reject polarization and issue disaster aid

Local mayors joined 2nd congressional district leadership to reject political partisanship, pleading for aid from the federal government during an unprecedented storm surge.

Another tornado hits south suburbs. Here’s where to get help.

A second tornado hit Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood. Here's who to call for tree removal, electric repairs, food replacement and shelter.

Harvey City Hall closed amid ongoing storms across south suburbs

Staffers are still answering phone calls, and late fees will not apply to water bills as a result of the closure.

Calumet City enters next steps with newly created domestic violence task force

Calumet City’s advisory task force will identify solutions to issues. It does not have a budget, the alder spearheading the effort hopes the city will appropriate $250,000 toward the effort.

Dixmoor discusses village improvements and potential raise on commercial water rates

The board tabled a measure on June 25 increasing commercial water rates for businesses until it hosts a town hall meeting with local businesses. The increase is due to a domino effect brought on by Chicago.

Cook County issues disaster proclamation following Monday storms

The National Weather Service confirmed that tornadoes touched down in Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Orland Park, and Lansing on Monday, July 27.

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