AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCampaign Trail & Local Power: Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up a statewide “Fighting for You” bus tour with a stop in Rockford, touting affordability wins and infrastructure jobs while taking shots at Republican Darren Bailey. Bears Stadium Watch: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois lawmakers as the Bears’ stadium talks continue, with Indiana Rep. Earl Harris Jr. framing Hammond as a “win-win” for both states. Chicago Contract Rules: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order requiring city contractors to disclose leadership diversity and ties to law enforcement agencies like ICE. Public Safety: A mass shooting in Chicago’s Washington Park left one dead and nine injured, while another mass shooting in New Jersey killed three and wounded 23. Health Care Spending Snapshots (Medicaid): New data show big local swings in Medicaid billing—Quincy orthotics hit $10,740 (2024), Calumet City vision services jumped 172.3%, and Cahokia evaluation/management rose 117.7%. State Policy: Illinois signed new rules regulating e-bikes and scooters, including higher-speed requirements and rider licensing/insurance. Community & Culture: Soldier Field hosted “Black on the Block,” spotlighting 100+ Black-owned businesses.
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