AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPark District Fallout: Markham Park District chief Quintina Brown is accused of misusing a taxpayer-funded credit card to pay for a helicopter-themed prom photoshoot at a public park, with city leaders calling it reckless and questioning safety and oversight. Worker Rights: About 600 rideshare drivers rallied at the Capitol pushing an Illinois law to let Uber/Lyft drivers unionize and bargain; the bill has been blocked before but is back for committee debate. Consumer Protection: The Senate sent a junk-fees ban to Gov. JB Pritzker, requiring upfront pricing that includes mandatory charges before taxes. Road Safety: Illinois lawmakers also advanced a plan that would require certain repeat reckless drivers to install speed-limiting devices instead of losing their licenses. Courts & Federal Policy: AG Dana Nessel and Michigan joined a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Education rule that narrows access to federal student loans for professional degree programs. Local Public Safety: A Chicago officer was badly injured in a McKinley Park attack, with suspects facing charges.
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