AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIllinois Cash Rules: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law requiring businesses to accept cash for purchases under $500, banning “no cash” signs and cash-price surcharges; it kicks in Jan. 1, 2028 with fines for violators. Chicago Business & Economy: A new look at Chicago’s business climate shows confidence sliding—MNI Chicago PMI plunged into contraction, and the broader Chicago business barometer hit an eight-month low. Local Government Accountability: Records show Chicago officials were warned about South Chicago Chapel odors months before the discovery of 56 decomposing bodies, raising fresh questions about oversight. State Politics & Voting Rights: On Women’s Equality Day, Springfield residents joined a relay to Washington, D.C., tying the push to national voting-rights fights. Sports & Culture: A West Loop mural of Bears QB Caleb Williams—modeled on the Madden NFL 27 cover—adds a big splash of team energy to Halsted Street. Markets Watch: MEMX is combining with BOX Options to reduce options fragmentation, with a deal expected to close in the second half of 2027.
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