AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoIllinois Politics & Budget: Illinois got its 12th credit upgrade under Gov. JB Pritzker, with S&P raising the state’s general obligation debt rating to A—though Illinois still ranks last among states rated by S&P. Public Health & Safety: Illinois EPA notified residents in the Galesburg area that PFOS/PFAS levels in drinking water exceeded state groundwater standards, affecting multiple community water systems. Courts & Child Welfare: Gov. Pritzker signed a new Illinois law adding safeguards for parents accused of child abuse after unexplained injuries seen in doctors or ERs. Legal Accountability: Illinois comptroller says families deserve answers after failures in death-care oversight, calling the current system’s gaps “a chasm.” Higher Ed Access: Students without permanent legal status are navigating new barriers to in-state tuition and financial aid after a federal judge ruled residency requirements can’t apply to them. Local Environment: Keep Carbondale Beautiful is opening preorders for its Oct. 3 native tree and shrub sale. Sports (Illinois): Illinois football’s home opener vs. Duke is sold out at Gies Memorial Stadium, and the Illini are dealing with a key injury update ahead of the matchup.
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