AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBears Stadium Push: The Chicago Bears’ board voted to advance a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without a deal that would have enabled tax certainty for an in-state public-private option—prompting fresh political blame and renewed pressure on Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois leaders. Consumer Protection: Illinois lawmakers unanimously approved a ticket resale bill that bars resellers from listing tickets unless they actually possess them, aiming to curb misleading sales and inflated prices. Crypto Tax: Illinois moved forward on a FY2027 budget provision creating a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions and new registration rules for digital asset brokers, with felony penalties for noncompliance. Public Safety Funding: Illinois awarded $6 million in small equipment grants to 260 fire and EMS agencies statewide. Local Business & Community: Hyde Park’s Sunday farmers market returns with SNAP matching, while Marquette’s Wednesday night market kicks off with a street closure plan. Energy Policy: A Trump administration move is putting wind farm projects in Illinois on hold, with advocates citing delays tied to a broader federal posture toward new wind development.
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