AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNBA Draft Combine Buzz: While playoffs heat up, the league’s combine is still driving offseason talk in Chicago, including where stars could land and what it could cost teams. College Hoops Pay vs. NBA Dream: Milan Momcilovic says the money is tempting, but he’d rather go pro this year. Illinois Basketball Contract: Brad Underwood and Illinois agreed to new financial terms after the Illini’s Final Four run, with a possible extension tied to future performance. Data Centers Under Pressure: Advocates are urging lawmakers to pass the POWER Act by May 31, saying the governor’s office hasn’t engaged enough beyond hearings. AI Regulation Push: Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package to regulate AI uses, aiming to pass before adjournment. Starbucks Cuts: Starbucks plans to lay off about 300 corporate workers and close some U.S. offices as part of its turnaround. Local Infrastructure Win: Du Quoin’s U.S. 51 reconstruction is finished with state/federal funding and no direct local taxpayer cost. Public Safety Scrutiny: A CPD body-removal contractor’s license was suspended last year over unpaid Illinois taxes, according to records.
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