AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPharmacy Access: Gov. JB Pritzker and state partners announced $24.7M for 434 pharmacies statewide through the Illinois Pharmacy Support Program, with each eligible pharmacy receiving $56,892—aimed at keeping rural and low-income communities from becoming pharmacy deserts. Student Loans Transparency: Illinois lawmakers sent Gov. Pritzker a private student loan transparency plan requiring an annual report on loan totals, cosigner lending, and default rates, arguing it’s needed as federal lending pressure shifts risk to the private market. ComEd “Four” Case: A Chicago federal appeals court said prosecutors can retry former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain, citing “compelling” government support but ruling the original convictions can’t stand under recent Supreme Court limits. Privacy Fight: The SECURE Data Act faces pushback from trial lawyers and some state officials, including Illinois, as it seeks national privacy standards while critics warn it could curb big-money lawsuits tied to state laws like Illinois’ biometric privacy regime. Local Arts & Community: The Obama Presidential Center unveiled its first official painted portrait of the Obamas, and Chicago’s James Beard awards are set for Monday night with local chefs among the finalists.
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