AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernor’s Race: JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey clashed in their only planned debate, sparring over state spending, schools, public safety and the SAFE-T Act. Spending on the race’s ads has topped $82 million, while voters will also weigh Illinois property-tax questions in November. Data Centers: Illinois groups are warning the state isn’t ready for rapid data-center growth, as a county considers limits on incentives and nondisclosure agreements. Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson is again urging taxes on big corporations as the city’s budget showdown looms. Cannabis Industry: Illinois’ annual report touts growing consumer demand and more dispensaries, but the figures warrant a closer look beyond the state’s upbeat framing. Business Climate: A new Illinois Quick Hits report says small-business optimism has declined.
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