AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAssisted-Suicide Fight: Cardinal Blase Cupich and Catholic nuns filed a new federal lawsuit to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law, arguing it violates religious freedom and would force Catholic caregivers to participate in suicide. WNBA Court Battle: Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter called Enes Kanter Freedom’s federal lawsuit “meritless and frivolous,” saying Kanter was removed for conduct after stepping toward the court while wearing a “WOMAN” shirt, not for speech. AI in Education: The University of Chicago is moving its Social Sciences Core to an “analog” model for 2026-27, generally banning laptops/phones and prohibiting AI-assisted writing in those classes. Local Policy & Schools: North Lawndale College Prep rolled out a phone-free system ahead of the new state school cell-phone ban. State Government Watch: Illinois lawmakers’ push for AI safety is gaining momentum, with calls for an industry-wide safety pact. Public Health: Illinois reported its first West Nile virus death of 2026 in Chicago, urging precautions as cases rise. Tourism & Taxes: Springfield’s hotel tax is set to rise after a 3% county increase to fund expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center.
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