AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInflation Watch: U.S. inflation held at 3.4% in August, but prices stayed stubbornly elevated as gas costs jumped amid the Iran conflict—keeping affordability front and center for Illinois voters. 9/11 Remembered in Chicago: Chicago Fire Department marked the 25th anniversary at Navy Pier with a solemn ceremony, including bagpipers and Taps, as leaders and firefighters reflected on the day and the response that followed. Medical Aid in Dying: Illinois’ “Deb’s Law” is set to take effect Sept. 12, letting some terminally ill adults seek lethal medication, while opponents continue to raise concerns. Public Health: Naloxone is now available in generic form in Illinois, helping stretch overdose-prevention funds without changing how the nasal spray works. Local Housing & Food Access: Gov. Pritzker announced a $26M Illinois Grocery Initiative push, including a new $4.5M Grocery Rescue Program to help reopen recently closed stores. Chicago Crime: A woman was shot and killed while driving in Back of the Yards early Friday; police say no arrests have been made. Schools & Pay: New state salary rankings show several Illinois districts with administrators among the lowest in the state, including Lick Creek CUSD 16 and Monticello CUSD 25.
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