AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChicago Violence & Federal Response: Acting AG Todd Blanche says federal agents can’t fix Chicago crime without local political buy-in, after a Juneteenth weekend that left at least 8 dead and dozens wounded and renewed Trump’s calls for military intervention. Public Safety Crackdowns: Illinois agencies are gearing up for the July 4 holiday with traffic enforcement in Madison County and broader statewide DUI and seat-belt efforts. Illinois Courts & Taxes: A “half-baked” Illinois social media fee/tax is headed back to court, with tech and internet freedom advocates challenging the new charge on large platforms. Housing & Zoning: Chicago City Council approved a Fulton Market high-density apartment project that could set a new density precedent. Transit Expansion: IDOT celebrated Henderson County’s start of on-demand public transit via Warren County Public Transportation, extending service to all 102 Illinois counties. Local Grants: The Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District is taking applications for home repair grants up to $10,000. State Economic Development: Gov. Pritzker joined Incobrasa for a $250M soybean processing expansion in Gilman, adding jobs and solar capacity.
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