AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEthics & Accountability: Gov. JB Pritzker is urging Illinois’ Legislative Ethics Commission to publicly release an inspector general report tied to disgraced former Rep. Harry Benton, as scrutiny grows over how House Speaker Chris Welch’s office handled prior harassment claims. Chicago Schools Budget Fight: CPS’ plan to cut 760 teachers and 801 support staff drew a sharp CTU backlash, with the union calling it “dead on arrival” amid ongoing debate over how to close a $732 million gap. Historic Preservation: West Chicago’s last operating one-room schoolhouse, the McAuley School, is getting a $1.6 million restoration after years of neglect, with state grant funding helping reopen it for educational use. Public Safety & Transparency: A federal DHS policy is refusing to name agents involved in certain killings, pushing local agencies and residents to demand more openness. Federal Contracting Corruption: An Illinois masonry contractor and owner agreed to a $7.2 million civil resolution over kickbacks in a 30th Street Station renovation tied to Amtrak contract changes. Environment & Health: New research and local reporting raise alarms about warehouse growth near homes and schools in Illinois, with residents citing elevated truck emissions and air-quality impacts.
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