AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMLB Trade Deadline: Tarik Skubal delivered a season-high 12 strikeouts as the Tigers beat the Royals 2-1, keeping the Aug. 3 trade buzz front and center for Detroit’s ace. Illinois Courts & Immigration: A federal judge ruled Illinois can’t offer illegal immigrants special in-state college tuition or grants under the RISE and Illinois DREAM acts. Food Safety: The CDC said the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to nine states, including Illinois, with regulators still zeroing in on Taylor Farms. Public Health & Access: Chicago faces fresh grocery access worries as seven Save A Lot stores are set to close on the South and West sides amid SNAP cuts. Right to Repair: The FTC and state AGs secured a settlement with John Deere requiring farmers and independent shops to be able to repair equipment. AI Regulation: Illinois became the first state to require third-party audits of AI models under a new safety measures act. Energy & Industry: Marathon Petroleum filed an Illinois EPA application to update soil sampling for its Robinson Refinery permit renewal. Sports & Business Culture: WNBA All-Star weekend continues to draw major attention in Chicago, underscoring the league’s growing business momentum.
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