AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFCC Watch: The FCC is set to decide whether ABC’s owned-and-operated stations can keep their broadcast licenses after an early renewal push tied to alleged discriminatory hiring at Disney—ABC and the stations are suing, arguing it’s unconstitutional retaliation. Stadium Food & Tech: Ryan Field’s new concessions plan for Northwestern’s home opener leans into speed and value, with Levy Restaurants running the food program and a “$5 menu” plus AI-assisted ordering at in-stadium markets. Local Politics: Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea says he won’t seek re-election in 2027, backing his chief of staff, Erin Ross, as his preferred successor. Public Safety & Community: Mexican Independence Day festivities are back in Chicago with El Grito Chicago at Grant Park and other neighborhood events, while OEMC and police plan for caravan-related access changes downtown. Education Costs: Illinois school district salary reports keep rolling out, including Reed Custer CUSD 255U and District 50 Schools, both showing administrator pay levels far from the state average. Sports & Culture: The Museum of Science and Industry won approval to overhaul its North Portico entrance and reopen its south entry as part of a major facelift. Crime: Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring, with prosecutors saying it led to death and serious injury for hundreds of pit bulls.
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