AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpringfield Leadership: Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch will not seek another term after 26 Democratic lawmakers called for new leadership, citing his handling of sexual-harassment allegations against former Rep. Harry Benton. Election Results: Democrats swept statewide races and strengthened their legislative supermajorities. Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate victory also marks a historic first for Illinois. Chicago Ballot Measures: Nearly 74% of city voters backed a nonbinding proposal for a tax on long-term vacant and undeveloped properties to support Chicago Public Schools; City Council action would be needed to enact it. Voting Access: Chicago election officials blamed a coding error for ballot shortages and delays at some polling places. Pritzker’s Agenda: After winning a third term, Gov. JB Pritzker released a 200-point national policy agenda.
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