AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAmazon Ad Lawsuits: Illinois is among states backing the FTC and 22 others in a suit alleging Amazon secretly inflated ad prices by manipulating auction outcomes, potentially costing advertisers tens of billions. Micromobility Rules: Gov. JB Pritzker signed new Illinois law setting age and speed limits for e-bikes and scooters, with rules taking effect Jan. 1. Meta Settlement: Illinois is set to receive up to $768M from a landmark Meta deal tied to social media harms, with lawmakers and advocates pushing for how the money is spent. Chicago Politics: Zoe Ma, a community advocate and real estate developer, is launching an independent progressive run for Chicago mayor as Brandon Johnson’s reelection plans remain unclear. Public Safety & Oversight: A WBEZ/Sun-Times investigation details the troubled history and oversight failures behind South Chicago Chapel after the discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies. Agriculture: Illinois-area policy ripples continue as SNAP cuts and other federal changes are tied to school meal access, while broader market shocks hit cattle producers. Weather: Another heat wave is driving triple-digit heat indexes across Illinois.
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