AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNBA Draft Combine Buzz: While the Knicks and Thunder push toward the conference finals, the league’s draft combine is underway in Chicago, turning Wintrust Arena into a hub for both prospects and offseason trade talk. Memorial Day Prep: Flags are flying at half-staff across Illinois today for Peace Officers Memorial Day, ordered by Gov. JB Pritzker and tied to National Police Week. Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood and Illinois agreed to new contract terms after the Illini’s Final Four run, with the deal potentially extending further based on performance. Data Center Pressure: Environmental advocates are urging lawmakers to pass the POWER Act before session ends May 31, saying the bill has stalled beyond hearings and needs real action on water and energy impacts. School Choice Stalemate: Pritzker is still weighing whether to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit as school-choice talks remain politically tangled. Local Public Media Hit: WEIU-TV in eastern Illinois is ending over-the-air broadcasting and moving to streaming after federal funding cuts. Weather & Roads: Summer-like heat and storms are building into southern Illinois, while IDOT starts Illinois 2 work in Sterling May 18.
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