AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoChicago Finances: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief financial officer resigned after three months, citing a refusal to compromise his integrity. It is the third CFO departure in a year as the city faces budget pressure. Consumer Protection: Family Dollar agreed to a $63 million settlement over alleged checkout overcharges; Illinois customers may qualify for refunds, and the state will receive about $189,000. Tax Climate: Illinois ranked 38th for tax competitiveness, with corporate, sales and property taxes among its weakest measures. A renewed push for a millionaires tax has raised concerns about the state’s ability to compete for businesses and residents. Business Rules: Illinois merchants are challenging federal regulators over the state’s credit-card swipe-fee law, while hemp retailers involved in a lawsuit won a temporary delay in enforcement of the state’s THC ban. Investment and Jobs: Ameren Illinois is seeking input on a proposed transmission line linking southern Illinois and Missouri, aimed at improving reliability and supporting development. Ferrara, meanwhile, plans to close its Little Village plant and cut more than 150 jobs. Chicago Tech: SuperComputing 2026 brings researchers and technology companies to McCormick Place to showcase advances in AI and high-performance computing.
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