AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey clashed in their only debate, with Bailey attacking state spending and Pritzker defending his budget record and pension gains. Public Safety: Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke urged lawmakers to tighten electronic monitoring rules after a man accused of fatally stabbing a CTA worker was reportedly on monitoring and had outstanding warrants. Chicago Finances: The City Council approved a $260.8 million settlement for 17 victims of misconduct by former detective Guevara, as Mayor Brandon Johnson renews his push to tax large corporations ahead of a budget showdown. Local Ballot Measures: Cook County voters will weigh a nonbinding “millionaires tax” question, while Bradley’s board endorsed a referendum to abolish the Bourbonnais Township Road District—a move some experts say crosses unusual lines between taxing bodies. Energy and Growth: Illinois organizations are mobilizing against a proposed crypto tax, and groups are warning that rapid data-center expansion could strain power supplies and raise costs for residents.
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