AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChicago Public Safety: Chicago police are investigating a burning cross found in Grant Park near the site of Barack Obama’s acceptance speech, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it hate with “no place” in the city and urging tips. Severe Weather Aftermath: More than 80,000 people remained without power across the Chicago area and NW Indiana after storms and tornadoes, as ComEd and NIPSCO pushed restoration with thousands of crews. Violent Crime: A 21-year-old was critically wounded in a shooting near Ford City Mall; detectives are investigating. Statehouse & Schools: Illinois lawmakers’ new phone ban for K-12 students starts next year, requiring phones to be turned off and put away during the school day. Higher Ed Budget Watch: Eastern Illinois University trustees discussed a projected FY2027 $4.8M deficit tied to enrollment and state appropriation expectations. Local Government Funding: State Sen. Erica Harriss announced $323,000+ in fire equipment grants for 56th District departments. Policy & Services: Illinois’ Early Intervention program faces therapist shortages and pay gaps that leave families waiting for critical services. Labor & Economy: Illinois passed a law allowing rideshare drivers to unionize, setting up a new fight over gig work rules.
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