AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois Politics: Chicago mayoral race heats up as Northwest Side attorney Bill Quinlan launches his campaign, while an editorial argues Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection kickoff leaned on divisive rhetoric. Public Safety: A John Schmidt piece pushes back on claims Chicago violence is improving, noting per-capita comparisons and higher homicide totals than other major cities. Environment & Infrastructure: The Army Corps resumes work on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam after a stop-work order, as invasive carp threats keep pressure on the Illinois River project. Agriculture & Antitrust: USDA faces farmer anger at a “Fed Up” hearing over fertilizer price hikes, with officials saying they’ll investigate potential collusion and enforce antitrust laws. State Budget Watch: A report on new Illinois-adjacent finance leadership highlights the tightrope of boosting growth while protecting fiscal health. Local Economy: Springfield moves to raise its hotel-motel tax to fund a $60M Bank of Springfield Center expansion, with occupancy and revenue trending up. Federal Oversight: FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify as Democrats vow to hold him accountable for FBI leadership decisions.
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