AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoElection Security & Voting Access: The Supreme Court cleared states to use the expanded SAVE citizenship-check system, but experts say the timing limits mass purges before the midterms—so Illinois voters may see less immediate impact than opponents fear. Local Elections: Early voting is already setting records in McLean County, and DeKalb’s library is hosting a voter registration drop-in ahead of Nov. 3. State Budget Fight (Chicago): A City Council budget coalition is pressing Mayor Brandon Johnson for a 2027 plan with no property tax increases, no head tax, and no reliance on unapproved Springfield revenue. Public Safety & Crime: Prosecutors released details in a Chicago Lawn shooting that critically injured an 18-month-old, and a suspect is facing charges. Healthcare Costs & GLP-1s: Gov. JB Pritzker’s GLP-1 weight-loss disclosure reignites the debate over access and prescription drug affordability. Workplace Heat Rules: A Chicago heat protection ordinance faces pushback from manufacturers as aldermen and business groups clash over enforcement and costs. Airspace & Trump Visit: NORAD says 15 aircraft violated a restricted zone during Trump’s Medinah visit, triggering F-16 intercepts. Food Safety as Politics: Foodborne outbreak concerns are turning into a midterm talking point as voters weigh safety alongside grocery prices. Illinois Courts & COVID: A split Seventh Circuit panel upheld Cook County’s win in a COVID vaccine bias lawsuit.
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