AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoObama Presidential Center Opening: Chicago dedicated the $850M Obama Presidential Center on Thursday, with Michelle Obama delivering a tearful, values-focused tribute and a remark about “winning a peace prize” that drew cheers and was widely read as a jab at President Trump; the center opens to the public Friday for Juneteenth. CRE Antitrust: A commercial tenant sued major CRE brokers and CoStar in federal court, alleging a hub-and-spoke price-fixing scheme that inflated lease prices using nonpublic deal information. Illinois Budget & Taxes: Illinois House Republicans criticized the FY27 budget’s new taxes on digital sectors, including social media and crypto-related provisions, warning of likely legal fights. CME vs. CFTC: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange sued the CFTC over approval of Kalshi and Coinbase perpetual futures, arguing the regulator acted improperly. Public Safety & Courts: Wood River police concluded an undercover narcotics investigation with a June 12 early-morning raid; separately, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a transparency policy. Sports Governance: IHSA finalized 35-second shot clock rules for the 2026-27 basketball season. Local Government: Chicago aldermen voted down a ban on unregulated “sweepstakes machines,” leaving room for future taxation.
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