AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChicago Crime Politics: Mayoral candidates are calling violence a “crisis,” even as city data shows murders in summer hitting the lowest total since 1965—an argument that’s colliding with the numbers. Utility & Storm Readiness: ComEd customers are paying billions to keep power on during extreme weather, but outages still hit millions, with the utility seeking more than $15B in rate increases. Tech, Privacy & Policing: Illinois suburbs are suspending Flock license-plate camera use after allegations of misuse, while a broader debate grows over whether surveillance tools are being used for unauthorized tracking. Elections & Voting Rules: Attorney General Nick Brown says a coalition is suing the U.S. Postal Service over mail-in voting authority, as courts and USPS rules continue to shift ahead of November. Consumer Protection: Illinois is among states suing Amazon over alleged hidden ad surcharges, joining a case claiming tens of billions were extracted from advertisers. Public Health: Chicago reports its first West Nile death of 2026, urging mosquito-bite precautions as cases rise in the suburbs. Local Governance: Aurora’s referendum questions on recall are still in legal limbo as early voting approaches. Economy & Jobs: A new analysis says Illinois ranks among the worst states for private-sector job growth under Gov. JB Pritzker.
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