AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois State Fair & local life: The Illinois State Fair auction is drawing attention with rare finds, and fair-related stops around Springfield are on visitors’ radar. Public health: The CDC reports drug-resistant Candida auris in 23 states, with Illinois among the hardest hit; it’s largely affecting already seriously ill patients, not the general public. Food safety: The FDA is investigating 10 active foodborne illness outbreaks, including a fast-growing Cyclospora situation tied to leafy greens, with cases climbing in Illinois. State policy & costs: Illinois lawmakers and advocates are pushing insurance reforms and federal tax credits they say protect public schools, while insurers face scrutiny over credit scores in rate setting. Courts & voting: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s bid to access Illinois voter rolls. Local government: Choate Developmental Center workers and supporters rallied against planned layoffs and service cuts. Safety & weather: A deadly house explosion in Energy is under investigation, and Central Illinois braces for more rounds of showers and possible severe storms.
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