AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoObama Presidential Center Opening: Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama kicked off the presidential center’s public opening for Juneteenth, drawing big crowds and spotlighting themes of civic life, unity, and community history on Chicago’s South Side. Chicago Politics: Dozens of candidates are fighting to stay on Chicago’s school board ballot after petition challenges, with young challengers facing a familiar Illinois hurdle: signature objections. Immigration Enforcement: ICE arrests appear to be rising around the Chicago area, with attorneys and advocates saying enforcement is shifting toward courthouses and check-ins. Public Safety: Chicago police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing two homes while residents were inside, and a separate death investigation is underway after a person was found dead in Humboldt Park. Sports: Jonathan Toews announced his NHL retirement after a storied Blackhawks run with three Stanley Cups; in the AHL, the Toronto Marlies won the Calder Cup over the Chicago Wolves. State Policy: Illinois is moving toward a 2027 toll hike proposal and a new social media tax plan tied to Illinois users.
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