AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupreme Court Mail Ballots: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day as long as they’re postmarked by then, a win Illinois officials say protects voter access. Consumer Protection: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wave of new laws, including Illinois’ junk-fee and rental-fee transparency measures and a grocery requirement to honor paper coupon equivalents. Housing & Renters: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed aldermen to adopt a tenants-rights package with capped move-in fees, a rental registry, and “just cause” protections. Public Health: Illinois and Chicago warned residents about an extreme heat wave, urging use of cooling centers and check-ins on vulnerable neighbors. Privacy & Surveillance: A backlash over Flock Safety’s license-plate reader network is driving new state laws and raising questions about how public-safety tech shares data. Workforce & Licensing: New Illinois apprenticeship pathways expand paid routes into barbering and cosmetology. Sports & Local Life: Robert Lewandowski is joining Chicago Fire as a Designated Player.
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