AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIllinois Budget & Cost Relief: Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.9B FY27 budget that pauses the July gas tax increase for six months and adds food assistance funding, plus a back-to-school sales tax holiday. Education Policy: Illinois is moving ahead with a statewide cellphone ban in schools, with the editorial arguing it’s a long-overdue step to keep phones out of classrooms. Local Government & Public Safety: The Illinois EPA revoked the wastewater license of Lawrenceville’s superintendent, citing alleged negligence and recordkeeping problems. Chicago Neighborhoods & Business: Matanky Realty Group completed the $11.5M sale of Bishop Plaza in Back of the Yards after more than 30 years of ownership. Sports (Chicago): The Cubs are nearing returns for injured starters Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd, while the White Sox head to Minnesota to try to end a road skid. Outdoors: Illinois DNR is inviting residents to celebrate National Trails Day with hikes at four state parks on June 6.
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