AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChicago Budget Fight: Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a projected $882.4 million gap in the 2027 budget, teeing up another clash with aldermen over how to close it without “balanc[ing] this budget on the backs of working people,” while leaving open the possibility of property tax hikes. Fraud Watch: Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker data put Harwood Heights among 155 Illinois cities tied for 128th in July scam reports, with one reported scam tied to an online purchase loss. Cybersecurity: The FBI is reportedly investigating a suspected IDScan.net data breach, tied to claims of 153 million stolen U.S. and Canadian driver’s license records for sale. Local Education Pay: Illinois State Board of Education figures show Crystal Lake CUSD 47 administrators averaging $118,978 (328th highest statewide) and Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 averaging $105,217 (299th lowest). Agriculture & Trade: New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods raise concerns for Illinois farmers, even as some ag exports like corn and ethanol are exempt.
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