AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIllinois Politics & Elections: Independent governor candidate Collin Corbett is pitching himself as the “middle ground” between JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey, arguing voters want “a home again” in a polarized Illinois. Chicago Housing & Tenant Rights: A Johnson-era anti-landlord ordinance is facing pushback, with an editorial warning that even “concessions” won’t make the plan workable and could worsen the rental crunch. Public Safety & Immigration Enforcement: One year after Operation Midway Blitz, Illinois lawmakers and advocates are pressing for accountability as federal agents tied to the crackdown still face no on-duty charges; separate reporting also highlights ongoing disputes over DHS’s impact claims. Assisted Dying Legal Fight: A federal judge is weighing whether to halt Illinois’ medical aid in dying law, with disability-rights groups arguing it discriminates and could coerce patients. State Oversight: Illinois’ Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey has resigned amid criticism, renewing questions about ethics enforcement in Springfield. Great Lakes Policy: Congress is racing to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative before its deadline, with lawmakers debating funding levels and timelines. Transportation: Federal grant deadlines were extended for the long-delayed Chicago–Quad Cities passenger rail project, keeping Amtrak restoration plans alive.
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