AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMLB Deadline Fallout (Illinois teams): The 2026 trade deadline ended in a flurry, with the Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal blockbuster driving most of the buzz and more deals following, including Freddy Peralta to the Rays and Kevin Gausman to the Cubs. Local Sports Watch: In Chicago, the Cubs kept rolling after the deadline, handing the Dodgers a 10-5 loss as Tarik Skubal prepared for his Dodgers debut at Wrigley. Higher Ed & Affordability: Rice University expanded its free-tuition plan for families earning up to $200,000, aiming to reduce reliance on student loans. AI in Schools: Illinois passed a law restricting AI use in teacher evaluations and also signed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, requiring age verification and tighter controls for minors’ feeds and notifications. Workforce & Business Climate: Illinois reported layoffs tied to contract losses and plant closures, including a Rockford school transportation contract ending and Eklind Tool’s Franklin Park shutdown. Consumer Tech & Legal Risk: TikTok agreed to settle three teen lawsuits alleging addictive design and mental-health harm, while other social media cases continue.
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