AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkforce & Education: Illinois State University opened a new 392,000-square-foot College of Engineering facility at Campus East, aiming to expand engineering enrollment by up to 700 students and cut future construction costs. Public Health & Policy: UChicago doctors backed the proposed RIFL Act that would require gun manufacturers to help pay for Illinois gun-violence costs, including a victim fund. Tourism & Economy: Illinois hit record tourism numbers in 2025, with 115 million visitors spending $50.2 billion and generating $88+ billion in total economic impact. Housing & Risk: A new report says U.S. home insurance rates rose nearly 47% from 2020 to 2025, with severe-weather states seeing the biggest jumps. Local Business/Community: A Pontiac man is running every street in his city to document local history, using the project to spotlight underknown neighborhood stories. Governance & Labor: Federal investigators subpoenaed Chicago FOP President John Catanzara’s lodge records, seeking financial and governance materials tied to union operations.
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