AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection Spending: Gov. JB Pritzker has put nearly $39 million behind Democrats and their causes beyond Illinois, including candidates in Texas and other traditionally Republican states, as he builds a national political network. Chicago Schools: Candidates are making a final push ahead of Tuesday’s historic school board election, with all 21 seats up for grabs and the district’s debt, funding and possible school closures at stake. City Budget: Chicago aldermen are challenging Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget, while data-center projects raise a separate cost concern: consumer advocates warn Illinois households could shoulder as much as $2 billion in grid expenses. Immigration Policy: The 7th Circuit is considering whether to revive the Trump administration’s suit against Illinois, Cook County and Chicago over sanctuary policies. Housing: Pritzker and the state housing agency announced a $156 million investment to support housing development.
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