AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChicago Renters: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) would curb certain landlord fees, reduce no-fault evictions, add a city compliance bureau, expand legal help for renters, and require relocation assistance when leases end without cause—though landlords warn it could squeeze small owners. Transit Overhaul: The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) holds its first meeting, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority and aiming to unify fares by 2030, coordinate service, deploy “transit ambassadors,” and phase in electric buses. Public Safety & Police: Chicago’s process to pick a new police superintendent is drawing scrutiny, with a City Council hearing planned over the CCPSA search timeline and infighting. State Government Watchdog: Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism, renewing calls for a truly independent ethics watchdog. Child Welfare Audit: A new audit highlights ongoing failures at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, underscoring how reforms haven’t kept pace with DCFS problems. Housing Finance: Chicago’s pension “payroll premium” shows how underfunding has left the city paying heavy pension costs—57% of covered payroll—while systems remain far from fully funded. Immigration Enforcement: Michigan joins a multistate fight to limit ICE warrantless arrest powers, arguing the safeguards must stay in place.
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