AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCPS Budget Crunch: Chicago Public Schools is racing to secure $150 million to balance its budget and avoid midyear layoffs and missed payroll, as teachers are set to return in less than two weeks. Statehouse Watch: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new laws requiring retailers to accept cash for purchases under $500 and requiring employers to pay workers their full rate during jury duty; he also signed a Children’s Social Media Safety Act aimed at limiting “addictive algorithms” for kids. Weather Alert: Severe storms are bearing down on the Midwest, with Chicago facing rounds of heavy rain and a flash-flood risk, plus possible damaging winds and hail. Road Safety: Two people died in a fiery two-vehicle crash on I-88 in Aurora early Wednesday; investigators are still working to determine what caused it. Local Life: A doorbell camera captured a clown-costumed 15-year-old accused in an East St. Louis murder. Community & Culture: Link Label Studios opened in River North as a one-stop shop for podcasting and content creation.
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