AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Eve: Illinois Democrats rallied in the final campaign weekend while top Republicans kept a lower profile. Voters head to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy, alongside congressional and local races. Chicago Budget: Aldermen are pushing back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion budget, which includes proposed tax increases and borrowing. Bears Stadium: A deal to keep the Bears in Illinois appears closer, with lawmakers expected to consider legislation backing the team’s plans. Data Center Costs: Consumer advocates warn Illinois households could face $2 billion in added grid costs as data centers expand; DeKalb residents are also pressing local officials for more transparency. Housing: Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced a $156 million housing investment.
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