AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBig Tech Accountability: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says Meta will pay the state up to nearly $768 million as part of a multistate settlement over claims Instagram and Facebook were built to be addictive and harmful to children, with court approval still required and new child-safety features mandated. Education & Campaign Politics: Gov. JB Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey clash over Illinois school funding at the State Fair, with Pritzker defending Evidence-Based Funding and Bailey arguing for less state control and more local control. Local Governance & Public Safety: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aimed at barring city business with companies tied to corruption or abusive practices, including those involved in aggressive federal deportation efforts. Tech & Business: Bluebird launched “HandsFree,” letting field sellers hear and accept leads by voice through in-car Apple CarPlay/Android Auto SMS workflows. Community & Institutions: UChicago elected five new trustees, while Core Spaces delivered about 6,000 student housing beds ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. Sports Culture: A viral rumor about volleyball player Ellie Holzman marrying wrestler Lucas Byrd was quickly denied by Holzman.
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