AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson is reviving his proposed corporate head tax, charging large employers $25 a month per worker. The plan renews a fight with aldermen who rejected it last year. Bears Stadium: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says the Bears remain focused on Hammond, while Gov. JB Pritzker says he expects the team to build in Illinois. Stadium legislation remains active in Springfield. State Finances: Illinois again received a failing grade for fiscal health, raising concerns about debt and future taxpayer costs. Worker Fight: Chicago hotel workers are pressing for better conditions as their strike continues at a smaller group of hotels. Privacy Lawsuits: Two customers say delivery robots in Chicago scanned their faces and hands without consent, violating Illinois’ biometric privacy law; the city’s pilot program is due to expire in 2027 unless extended. Rail Link: Wisconsin secured $218 million in federal funding to extend passenger service from Chicago to Madison.
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