AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoLocal Accountability: Manteno’s village board got a forensic audit presentation after months of tension, with officials saying residents finally heard the results—no major fraud found, but questions remain about how $25 million from the Aqua Illinois sewage sale was handled and about $7.6 million in contracts tied to former mayor Tim Nugent’s family. Housing Market Signals: Zillow data points to home sales rising fastest in parts of the South and Midwest as inventory rebounds, with Austin leading major metros. Energy Costs: Ameren Illinois customers face higher summer electric supply rates starting June 1, as a supply-demand squeeze keeps prices elevated. State Policy Watch: Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill requiring retailers to accept returns of unopened, unused items without forcing store credit only. Sports & Culture: The White Sox put RHP Jordan Hicks on the IL with a lat strain, while the Bears confirm they’re leaving Chicago—only Arlington Heights or Hammond remain on the table.
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