AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIllinois Consumer Protections: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a slate of bills cracking down on junk fees and deceptive pricing, including making “cocktails-to-go” permanent starting July 1 and tightening rules around ticketing and buy-now-pay-later lenders. State Budget & Benefits Watch: Illinois’ SNAP payment error rate climbed to 14.7% in fiscal 2025, raising the stakes as federal penalties could cost the state an estimated $700 million if performance doesn’t improve. Chicago Politics: U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announced he’s running for Chicago mayor, aiming to unseat Mayor Brandon Johnson and promising changes on pensions, procurement, and zoning. Elections & Federal Overreach: Illinois’ top election officials and AG Ford secured another court win blocking unlawful federal control over elections. Public Safety: The FAA says flight reductions are needed at O’Hare this summer due to overscheduling, while local law enforcement reports multiple arrests tied to guns and drugs. Culture & Civic Life: The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on Juneteenth, with a major focus on both the political and personal legacy of the former president.
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