AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBears Stadium Deadlines: Illinois lawmakers adjourned early Monday without a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in-state, with a last-minute push for a new “local stadium authority” model introduced as lawmakers scrambled after a prior megaprojects plan died. Springfield Budget & Housing: The General Assembly approved a record $55.9B budget and also advanced property-tax debt sale reforms that would let homeowners keep surplus equity after delinquent sales. Reproductive Privacy: Bills expanding privacy for abortion medical records and tightening access rules for birth-control services cleared the spring session, with Gov. JB Pritzker expected to sign. School Phone Rules: Illinois passed a statewide cellphone ban for public schools, with implementation details moving toward the governor’s desk. LGBTQ+ Safety: A new report ranks Illinois among the top states for LGBTQ+ business climate and acceptance. Chicago Courts & Health: A federal lawsuit targets three Chicago-based cannabis companies, comparing marketing tactics to Big Tobacco. Sports: The White Sox try to snap a road skid against the Twins, while the Cubs host the Athletics after a tough stretch.
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