AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Safety: A 22-year-old man was killed during an FBI operation in Dixmoor Wednesday morning; officials have not said what led to the shooting. Separately, a man was killed and another wounded in a Loop shooting. Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 plan adds fees on delivery packaging and a higher tax on big tech leases, while proposing full library funding and more aid for renters and people facing homelessness. Aldermen are questioning the plan’s balance. Consumer Protection: Illinois joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General, alleging the retailer repeatedly charged shoppers more than posted prices. Health: Flu cases and hospitalizations are rising in the Chicago area earlier than usual; test positivity is 2.1%. Agriculture: Red crown rot has spread to 51 Illinois counties, prompting research into ways to manage the soybean disease. Higher Education: SIU will expand its ethanol research center with a $17 million investment to boost research capacity and help commercialize new products. Sports: Illinois football, fresh off its upset of Oregon, faces Maryland on Saturday.
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