AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoAssisted Dying Fight: Cardinal Blase Cupich, Catholic nuns, and a downstate pharmacist joined a federal lawsuit to block Illinois’ Medical Aid in Dying law, set to take effect Sept. 12, arguing it undermines human dignity and forces opponents to participate. WNBA Legal Clash: Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom sued the Chicago Sky, Wintrust Arena operator MPEA, and the city after an Aug. 23 ejection and an indefinite ban, saying it violated his First Amendment rights. Chicago Budget Pressure: Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing an $882 million gap heading into 2027, with deficit-reduction plans and layoffs/tax questions looming. Bridge Problems in Heat: NBC 5 reported inspection records show the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge was “structurally deficient” and “functionally obsolete” after it jammed during extreme heat, with other Loop bridges flagged too. Cubs vs. Brewers: Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th homer and Kevin Gausman went seven strong as the Cubs beat the Brewers 2-1 to salvage a series split. Bears Injury Watch: Rome Odunze and D’Andre Swift left practice with apparent injuries as Week 1 approaches.
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