AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChicago Politics & Schools: A new poll finds a third of likely voters in November’s race for Chicago School Board president are still undecided—or say they won’t vote—highlighting how little many residents know about the five-candidate field. Back-to-School Costs: Deloitte data suggests Chicago K-12 families plan to spend about $794 per child on supplies this year, with inflation driving big jumps in items like lunch boxes and notebooks. Public Safety & Courts: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of domestic-violence and sexual-assault bills expanding order-of-protection protections, aiming to close gaps that can leave victims exposed. Cannabis Regulation: Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoors, a shift that could cut energy use and costs, though home growers would still be barred. Environment & Enforcement: An Illinois River ethanol pollution settlement requires a Peoria-area plant to fund wetland restoration at the Emiquon wildlife refuge. Higher Education: A federal court ruling blocks enforcement of certain Illinois in-state tuition and state aid rules for undocumented students for the 2026–27 school year, stopping ISAC payments tied to those programs. Elections & Money: A Reuters report says crypto, AI, and betting firms are fueling record corporate spending in the 2026 midterms.
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