AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJuneteenth in Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker ordered flags lowered statewide for Juneteenth National Freedom Day, with Illinois flags and U.S. flags at half-staff from sunrise Friday, June 19 through sunset Saturday, June 20. Obama Presidential Center buzz: The Obama Presidential Center opens with a star-studded lineup for Juneteenth, while local South Side residents and contractors continue pushing for the center to deliver for the neighborhood. Reparations fight: The DOJ moved to intervene in a lawsuit challenging Evanston’s race-based reparations cash payments, adding to a broader national backlash over reparations programs. Chicago cross-burning investigation: Chicago Catholics expressed shock after a cross was burned at Grant Park; police say it’s under investigation and a suspect is in custody. Community & culture calendar: A Chicago-area “Mean Girls” musical audition run is set for June 9-10, and Illinois groups are gearing up for Juneteenth events and music celebrations. Food spotlight: The 2026 James Beard Awards were held in Chicago, with major national winners including Kalaya and Dana Street.
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