AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChildren & Social Media: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, aiming to curb “addictive algorithms” and tighten how platforms interact with kids, with the law set to take effect in 2028. Schools & Learning: Illinois also moved ahead on school cellphone restrictions, including phone-free spaces even as districts adjust to the new rules. CPS Funding Pressure: Chicago Public Schools approved a budget that assumes an extra $150 million from Springfield, but CPS leaders warn the plan could affect borrowing and even the Aug. 24 school opening if the money doesn’t arrive. Illinois Courts & Accountability: A state inspector general report says former Rep. Harry Benton committed two acts of sexual harassment that violated state law. Public Safety: Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old woman found near a business entrance in Anna. Community & Culture: The Illinois State Fair is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to expand free early childhood books, with daily story time at the fairgrounds. Sports & Jobs: Northrop Grumman won a nearly $1.84B contract to sustain and upgrade its LITENING targeting system through 2035.
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