AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIllinois Tollway: The Tollway Board approved toll increases in an 8-0 vote, with passenger I-PASS tolls up about 45 cents (first increase since 2012) and commercial tolls up about 30%, plus inflation-based adjustments every other year starting in 2029. State Fair Politics: Democrats used Illinois State Fair to tout one-party dominance heading into November, but the message was overshadowed by Speaker Chris Welch’s harassment-handling questions and a separate fraud case involving House Democrats. Harassment Oversight: Welch is forming a House working group on harassment, but some Democrats are skeptical about its credibility and speed. Peoria Unified Books Fight: The NAACP filed a complaint after Peoria Unified removed three books from K-8 curriculum, arguing the district’s rationale conflicts with policy and community concerns. Pekin Ethanol Settlement: An Illinois River thermal pollution dispute tied to an ethanol plant ended with a consent order requiring a $75,000 penalty and a $125,000 wetland restoration project. Elections Tech: Champaign County Clerk’s Office launched a poll tracker election app with polling place maps, drop box locations, and estimated wait times. Disaster Response: Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation after weeks of severe weather, freeing state resources for storm cleanup and recovery.
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