Medical Education: The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine welcomed 100 students into its 100th class during a White Coat Ceremony, with research interests spanning cancer, immunology, neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and quantum biology. Public Health & Research: A nationwide Medicare analysis links living within 500 feet of a dry cleaner to higher Parkinson’s odds, adding to the debate over environmental exposures and long-term health. Climate Resilience Training: University of Illinois Extension is launching a four-week Illinois Climate Stewards program this fall, training residents to communicate climate impacts and join local land and water stewardship and community science projects. Tech & Safety on Illinois Streets: Coverage highlights how e-scooters and e-bikes are creating new hazards, with crashes and injuries rising faster than local rules. Local Tech Leadership: Illinois election and public-records races spotlight candidates with computer science and systems experience, including a Champaign County clerk bid focused on technology and service. Energy & Infrastructure Policy: Illinois city actions are moving toward tighter oversight of data centers as residents push back on water and power demands.