AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTransit & Housing: A new report says Chicago has made “substantial progress” on transit-oriented development in South and West neighborhoods five years after launching its ETOD plan, with more than half of the recommendations moving forward but still plenty of work left. Cannabis Accountability: Illinois regulators terminated a convicted cocaine money launderer’s cannabis license, cutting ties with the Ivy Hall dispensary chain after federal conviction raised questions about oversight. Illinois Politics & Health Care: Lawmakers passed major changes to Illinois’ 340B drug program rules—protecting hospitals’ access to discounted meds while also requiring an audit of how providers use the profits. State Budget Watch: Illinois’ new social media tax plan would charge platforms based on Illinois user counts starting Jan. 1, 2027, but critics warn it’s vague and likely headed for legal fights. Business & Tech: McLean County approved restrictive data-center zoning requirements as communities push back on power use and growth impacts. Weather Disruptions: Severe storms hit the Chicago area, grounding flights at O’Hare and Midway and triggering major travel delays as World Cup travel ramps up.
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