AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChicago Public Schools Funding Fight: Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’ll do “anything and everything” to keep CPS afloat, but he’s pressing Springfield to approve a $150M education increase built into the district’s budget. City Hall Stability vs. Turnover: Johnson also insisted City Hall is stable even as budget director Annette Guzman resigned and other top departures continue to fuel questions about leadership. Mayoral Race Heat: Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias escalated criticism of Johnson, while Johnson praised House Speaker Chris Welch amid fallout from the Harry Benton harassment scandal. Insurance Affordability Push: Gov. JB Pritzker signed laws giving Illinois regulators authority to review homeowners and auto rate hikes starting in 2027. Public Safety & Courts: Illinois State Police took a juvenile into custody in an East St. Louis homicide probe; separately, an Oak Lawn man was charged after being arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails. Legal/Policy Crosscurrents: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to revisit assault-weapon ban precedent in cases from Illinois and Connecticut. DCFS Transparency: A new Illinois law requires clearer DCFS notices and appeal information in child abuse/neglect investigations.
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