AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUtility Bills: The Illinois Commerce Commission approved Mt. Carmel Public Utility rate increases of $550,000 for gas and $2.16 million for electricity, trimming part of the company’s electric request. Election 2026: In the 36th House District, incumbent Democrat Rick Ryan faces former Robbins police chief David Sheppard; both say they’ll focus on crime and affordability. U.S. Senate hopeful Juliana Stratton is campaigning at Illinois universities, while she and Republican Don Tracy remain without a debate. State-Federal Tensions: A court order temporarily shields Catholic health providers from Illinois’ assisted-suicide law. Gov. JB Pritzker criticized the Trump administration after FEMA again denied Illinois disaster aid. Local Finances and Voting: Cook County faces a $550 million budget gap, with no tax increases or layoffs in its proposed plan. Federal lawmakers are demanding answers about Champaign County ballot errors and suspended early voting. Road Safety: Illinois State Police renewed Scott’s Law warnings after two squad cars were struck over the weekend; first-offense fines can reach $10,000.
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