AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPrison Reform: Illinois is extending a pilot that gives incarcerated people 775 free phone-call minutes per month, after usage jumped when tablet and wall-phone access expanded. Aviation & Travel: A new FAA move is aimed at protecting O’Hare runway capacity after concerns that summer flight schedules could worsen delays, with debate continuing over whether private screeners could replace TSA functions. Statehouse & Business Costs: Gov. JB Pritzker signed new laws requiring businesses to accept cash and pay employees for jury duty, while Illinois also offers a temporary sales-tax break for back-to-school shopping. Local Crime & Courts: Police reports include a sexual assault case in Alsip and multiple gun and burglary arrests across south suburbs. Chicago Economy & Culture: Chicago’s Wishbone restaurant is set to close, while Ann Sather plans a move into the former Stella’s Diner space. Tech & Markets: A Circana report says U.S. B2B tech reseller revenue hit $35.3B in the first half of 2026, up 10% year over year. Global Trade: A Chicago-hosted China-U.S. supply-chain forum drew 180+ business and government representatives to discuss deeper cooperation.
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