AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArts & Ideas: Dave Eggers is back with a new book and a reminder that drawing humans can build empathy—he’s been running life-drawing sessions at McSweeney’s. Horse Racing (NYC, but big for Illinois fans): Aqueduct in Queens is set for its final live races this weekend, a sign of how gambling competition is shrinking the sport. Local Sports (Chicago): The White Sox crushed the Royals 22-1, with Miguel Vargas and Tristan Peters going big as Chicago moved into first-place territory. WNBA (Chicago): Kamilla Cardoso poured in 30 as the Sky blew out the Fire 124-94, setting up a Sunday matchup with Las Vegas. Music & Culture: Barenaked Ladies return with “Almost Ready,” while Tom Morello talks “resistance” ahead of a festival appearance. Illinois Policy with a public-safety angle: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a plan requiring speed control devices for high-risk speeders, kicking in Jan. 1, 2028. Community Arts: Alice Smith Elementary unveiled student-made bird murals through the Audubon Mural Project.
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