AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMemorial Day Flag Orders: Illinois and the U.S. are flying flags at half-staff today, May 15, through sunset for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, following orders from President Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker. Data Center Pressure: Environmental advocates are urging lawmakers to pass the POWER Act by May 31, saying the bill has only had hearings and that the governor’s office hasn’t engaged enough as more data centers move forward. School Choice Stalemate: Pritzker is still weighing whether to opt into the Trump Education Freedom Tax Credit, while Illinois legislators debate the stalled school choice push. Safety and Courts: A bicyclist was critically hurt in a Southwest Side hit-and-run involving a semi that allegedly tried to flee. Public Media Cutback: WEIU-TV in eastern Illinois is ending over-the-air broadcasting after losing federal funding, shifting to streaming. Immigration Raid Lawsuit: Former South Shore residents are seeking millions in damages over a military-style raid, alleging force used without warrants.
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