AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIllinois Politics: Former University of Chicago administrator Christian Mitchell was elected lieutenant governor on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ticket, while 28 Chicago alderpeople say Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget lacks the votes to pass. They oppose proposed business taxes and criticize the plan’s reliance on borrowing and one-time revenue to address an $882 million gap. Chicago Transit: Amtrak’s $112 million Union Station project will add accessible, level-boarding platforms and increase capacity; construction is expected to begin by year’s end. Weather: Illinois had its third-warmest October on record, with 98 daily high-temperature records set early in the month. Sports: The Bears head into their bye at 7-2 after a four-game winning streak, though coach Ben Johnson says the sloppy win over Tampa Bay fell short of the team’s standards. Illinois basketball remains No. 3 and faces No. 16 Texas Tech; Illini football became bowl-eligible with a win over Nebraska. Campus Safety: More than 100 UChicago students and community members rallied for stronger sexual-violence prevention and disciplinary policies.
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