AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChicago Politics: Mayor Brandon Johnson is teasing a “special announcement” Sept. 13, with political sources expecting he’ll signal a run for re-election, as his approval ratings remain low. City Procurement & Immigration: Johnson’s latest order would require city contractors to disclose ties to federal immigration authorities and board demographic metrics—raising legal questions about what Chicago can demand. Courts & Corruption: Federal prosecutors say they’re ready to re-try two ComEd Four defendants after appeals reversed their convictions, keeping the long-running Madigan-era case in motion. Business & Jobs: Illinois storm victims can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans covering multiple counties, including Cook and Will. Local Economy: A new Illinois farmland survey suggests cash rents may decline slightly this fall, though producers warn market shifts could change the outlook. Health & Policy: UNOS has made interim CEO Mark Johnson permanent, and the FDA approved ropeginterferon alfa-2b for essential thrombocythemia. Industry & Innovation: NMTA will debut RoboCam automated tool inspection at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.
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