AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Safety: The search for escaped Tennessee convicted killer Jacob Morley continues after his stolen truck was found abandoned in Marion, Illinois. School Budget: Evanston District 65 parents say they found a $17 million error in the district’s budget as it plans to close two schools and cut more than 200 jobs. District officials say the money is restricted to a specific fund, so the closures remain on the table. Election 2026: With Election Day Nov. 3, Illinois voters can check polling and accessibility information; voters in more counties will also weigh advisory measures on exploring separation from Chicago. Maternal Care: Illinois lost 32 hospitals with obstetric units from 2016 to 2023, a 27% decline, raising concerns about longer travel and emergency access for expectant families. Consumer Alert: Miyoko’s plant-based salted butter is recalled in Illinois and nine other states over possible yeast, mold and E. coli contamination. Local Investment: A $34.9 million federal grant will support expansion of a Southern Illinois fertilizer plant.
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