AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBears Stadium Watch: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says he’s still hopeful about Hammond’s bid, brushing off NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s meeting with Illinois lawmakers as not a sign of preference. Rural Education: A new rootEd program is bringing career advisors to western Illinois rural schools, aiming to help students navigate college and jobs. Heat & Weather: Central Illinois is under a heat advisory as August ends, with cooling stations open for residents. Road Safety: Illinois State Police report a semi rollover on I-72 near Forsyth spilled Roundup; one person was injured and the ramp was closed. Health Care & Law: Illinois signed a measure making it easier to transfer prescriptions electronically when pharmacies run out. Mental Health Staffing: The state is laying off about 524 workers at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, drawing criticism as officials say the facility is being scaled down. Consumer Protection: Illinois regulators ordered First Chicago Insurance to pay $201,750 and improve claims handling after finding irregularities. Food Safety: FDA issued a Class I recall for Whole Foods guacamole dip sold in Illinois due to possible salmonella. Sports: Cubs-Brewers at Wrigley is set to start, with only a brief shower possible.
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