AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Eve: Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats made a final statewide campaign push Monday. Pritzker warned that Republican challenger Darren Bailey would cut public-school funding. Polls open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Cook County early and mail voting is nearly 30% above 2022. Chicago City Hall: The City Council voted 44-6 to put $75 million from the parking-meter deal toward pension debt, rejecting Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to use the money for next year’s budget. Willie Wilson is also challenging Johnson’s nominating petitions, arguing they lack enough valid signatures. Federal Scrutiny: Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued federal officials, alleging he was forced out after a failed case against protesters. Separately, a judge ordered U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and three prosecutors to testify under oath about the “Broadview Six” case. Transit Funding: The Northern Illinois Transit Authority proposed a $5.02 billion 2027 budget, with no fare increases and expanded overnight bus, Sunday Pace and Metra service.
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