AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAuto Insurance Reform: Illinois Senate passed SB0714, giving the Department of Insurance new power to challenge unfair rate hikes, adding 30 days’ notice for big renewal increases, and blocking insurers from shifting natural-disaster costs to policyholders—plus a study found drivers’ premiums are heavily driven by credit score and ZIP code, not driving behavior. Tollway Transparency: State Rep. Martin McLaughlin is pushing a “Truth in Toll Transparency” bill to require clearer, upfront dollar amounts before drivers enter toll points as Illinois weighs toll increases. Driver Safety Law: Illinois signed a new Intelligent Speed Assistance Program that lets some suspended drivers keep driving with a speed-limiting device starting Jan. 1, 2028. Local Government/Transit: Romeoville Mayor John Noak was appointed to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority board overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace. Chicago Public Safety: A Chicago bike lane ticketing pilot is racking up major fines, with delivery companies among repeat violators. Courts/Politics: Urbana Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, pleaded not guilty in federal court, with a trial date set for Sept. 22 but likely to slip. Community & Culture: A drag-themed charity softball game in Bloomington raises money for LGBTQ+ nonprofit Prairie Pride Coalition.
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