AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllinois Elections & Voting Access: Early voting ramps up statewide for the Nov. 3 election, with Cook County expanding Oct. 19 and Chicago adding a downtown supersite Oct. 1 plus ward-by-ward sites starting Oct. 19; across Illinois, the Supreme Court’s refusal to revive a federal mail-ballot rule keeps Illinois deadlines unchanged. Chicago School Board: One of four candidates for Chicago school board president, Sendhil Revuluri, drops out, leaving a three-way race focused on student success vs. outside spending. Statehouse & Campaigns: In the governor’s race, candidates trade barbs over data center costs and infrastructure as JB Pritzker seeks reelection against Darren Bailey and Collin Corbett. Local Governance & Budgets: Chicago’s 30th Ward launches participatory budgeting for $500,000 in 2026 infrastructure projects. Public Safety Oversight: A CPD oversight body faces internal division over follow-up to Operation Midway Blitz. Health & Consumer Issues: A Carle ER wait story highlights patient billing disputes after long delays, while Medicare Advantage premiums are projected to fall in 2027. Federal Courts & Immigration: A timeline details the Trump administration’s evolving ICE enforcement approach, shifting from mass raids to quieter crackdowns.
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