AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGun Control Showdown: Illinois Democrats are weighing a new Glock ban even as the state’s licensing system faces a fresh Second Amendment lawsuit, with advocates warning it burdens a constitutional right. Legislative Stalls: Several major Illinois bills—including a prescription drug board and a data center “Power Act” with renewable-energy and water-use requirements—failed to advance this session, leaving negotiations for later veto-season or lame-duck action. Data Center Backlash: Gov. JB Pritzker paused new data center tax incentives amid electricity-rate and water-use concerns, as communities push for stronger rules. City Hall Ethics: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign is set to return a $250 donation tied to an IT consultant criticized by the inspector general over possible overbilling and an ethics breach. Chicago Parking Fight: Aldermen are testing whether they can force changes to the privatized parking meter deal, citing leverage over the buyer’s “background and reputation.” Sports & Culture: Stacey King, Bulls champion and longtime broadcaster, died at 59; and the Obama Presidential Center opens to visitors on Juneteenth, sparking debate over trees and neighborhood change.
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