AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Security: Suspicious letters sent to Illinois election offices and the district offices of Reps. Mike Quigley and Brad Schneider prompted evacuations and law-enforcement investigations. Schneider’s letter tested harmless; officials say political intimidation has no place in a democracy. Temple Plot: A 19-year-old is accused of planning a mass shooting at Aurora’s Hindu temple. Community leaders and lawmakers are calling for a hate-crime investigation after authorities say his gun jammed and a co-worker alerted police. Chicago Schools: Outside political groups have raised five times as much as the Chicago Teachers Union in the historic school board races, with much of their spending aimed at opposing CTU-backed presidential candidate Hilario Dominguez. Voters choose the board president Nov. 3. State Courts: The Illinois Supreme Court changed its rules to let minors seek expedited appeals when juvenile cases are transferred to adult court. Housing Policy: Gov. JB Pritzker says his housing affordability plan may be delayed, while proposed Bears stadium and data-center bills remain active.
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