AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCPS Funding Crunch: Chicago Public Schools kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with more than 300,000 students returning, but district leaders warn a key $150 million state payment still isn’t approved—raising the risk of midyear layoffs, furlough days, and cuts. Property Taxes: Cook County’s treasurer says most homeowners and businesses will see higher bills when roughly 1.8 million property tax statements land Sept. 1, with the countywide total topping $19.9 billion. Public Safety & Justice: Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson—convicted in the Sonya Massey shooting—died in prison at 32 while serving a 20-year sentence. State Tax Credits: Illinois is urging families and teachers to track back-to-school spending to maximize state school tax credits, noting the credit is nonrefundable. Illinois Politics & Governance: Illinois Housing Development Authority released a plan aimed at creating and preserving affordable housing. Sports & Culture: Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Aug. 27-28 as “BTS Day in Illinois” ahead of BTS shows at Soldier Field.
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