AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion plan faces scrutiny over a $2.24 billion police budget, 132 eliminated officer positions and proposals for new taxes and borrowing. Aldermen also want control of parking-meter revenue. Mayoral Race: Susana Mendoza says City Hall’s TIF sweeps shortchange neighborhoods such as Englewood and vows to rebuild ties with businesses as she challenges Johnson. Election: Illinois voters head toward Nov. 3 with the governor’s race setting a spending record above $166 million. Chicago students are turning out to vote, while election officials have debunked viral claims that Cook County voting machines favor candidates. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 states and the FTC in suing Dollar General, alleging shoppers were charged more than advertised prices.
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