AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety & Courts: Illinois State Police testimony at a probable cause hearing says Matthew V. Miller’s DNA was found in blood tied to a 2014 murder, as he faces a first-degree charge in Norman England’s death. Chicago Police Accountability: Derek Jordan’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging an officer escalated and used deadly force instead of de-escalating during a March incident in Humboldt Park. Education Funding & Governance: The Chicago school board may put two nonbinding revenue questions on the November ballot, including a statewide millionaires tax idea and penalties on undeveloped land owners to boost CPS. State Law & Regulation: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill restricting nonlawyer ownership of law firms and limiting fee sharing tied to out-of-state alternative business structures. Immigration Enforcement: Residents and advocates filed police reports alleging crimes by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz,” pushing for local investigations. Budget & Jobs: Chicago’s city treasurer wants to abolish the $57M Catalyst Fund to help close a midyear shortfall and avoid police and fire layoffs. Transportation: Resurfacing is set for U.S. 12/20/41 between U.S. 41 and the Illinois state line starting Aug. 17.
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