AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoStatehouse Shake-Up: House Speaker Chris Welch says he will give up the gavel after 26 House Democrats called for new leadership, amid criticism of his handling of misconduct allegations and his leadership style. Election Fallout: Democrats swept Illinois’ statewide races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker won a third term and Juliana Stratton claimed a U.S. Senate seat. Saba Haider also made history as the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly. Hemp Rules: New Illinois restrictions on hemp-derived THC products take effect Nov. 12, leaving Chicago businesses facing an uncertain future. Illini Sports: No. 3 Illinois men’s basketball routed Penn 112-70, while the football team hosts Nebraska Friday night with bowl eligibility within reach.
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