AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkforce & Public Safety: Champaign’s Hire360 East Central Illinois pre-apprenticeship program held a graduation that also spotlights the city’s gun-violence prevention blueprint, with graduates moving into union trades like glazing. Local Government & Infrastructure: Dixmoor is replacing its aging water meters with a digital system funded by state and Cook County grants plus Illinois EPA support, aiming to end estimated billing and improve leak detection. Food & Consumer Safety: Sterling Pharmaceutical Services in Dupo, Illinois initiated a recall of Walgreens-branded lubricant eye drops and other products after FDA flagged “lack of assurance of sterility,” affecting hundreds of thousands of units. Higher Education & Research: The Modern Greek Studies Association will run its 28th symposium Oct. 15–18 at UIC, bringing 180 presenters and a keynote by Harvard’s Michael Herszfeld. Business & Economy: Illinois reported a 2.8% increase in sales and gross receipts tax revenue in 2024, while Illinois sports betting jumped 22% in July. Politics & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term with major cases tied to voting rights, the Second Amendment, and climate-change lawsuits.
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