AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting is underway across Chicago’s 50 wards and 24 Will County sites as Illinois voters head toward the Nov. 3 midterms. In the 42nd Senate District, Democrat Jared Ploger and Republican Edgardo Perez are competing to succeed retiring Sen. Linda Holmes, with property taxes, affordability and data centers among voters’ concerns. Chicago Politics: Mayoral hopefuls have begun filing petitions for the February ballot, while a new poll puts Mayor Brandon Johnson’s approval at 22%. Southwest Side aldermen are also warning Johnson against a property-tax or head-tax increase in his 2027 budget. State Finances: A new assessment gives Illinois a failing grade for fiscal health, renewing concerns about future tax burdens. Data Center Debate: Four Madison County townships will ask voters in November whether they support future data center development; the advisory measures would not block projects. Evanston Reparations: The Justice Department has formally joined a lawsuit challenging the city’s reparations program.
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