AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllinois Politics: President Trump endorsed Darren Bailey as the next Illinois governor, praising him as “a very good candidate” and citing the 2025 helicopter tragedy that killed part of Bailey’s family, while also attacking Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime. Immigration & Courts: Illinois AG William Tong joined a multi-state lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” rule, arguing it lets immigration officials punish lawful use of public benefits and could deter families from seeking help. State Economic Development: Illinois announced $26 million for grocery access in underserved areas, including grants for new stores in food deserts, a Grocery Rescue Program to reopen recently closed stores, and upgrades for existing locations. Tech & Energy: UL Solutions launched a vehicle-to-grid certification program to help EVs support the power grid, aiming to reduce peak strain as demand rises. Healthcare Business: Artisight acquired TMG Global to speed smart-hospital deployments, bringing more of the installation and site-readiness work in-house. Chicago Local: Brandon Johnson officially kicked off his reelection campaign for Chicago mayor. Education & Staffing: A report on Salt Creek School District 48 ranked administrators’ average pay at $135,601, 146th highest in Illinois.
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