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Last update: 9 hours agoRight-to-Repair Watch: A federal judge in Northern Illinois gave preliminary approval to John Deere’s $99 million right-to-repair settlement for farmers, with objections due in September—though Deere is already facing a fresh class-action aimed at restricting repairs for lawn, turf, and construction equipment. Springfield Politics: Illinois lawmakers are still struggling to move major AI bills before the May 31 adjournment, and a leaked Senate email has added heat to already tight negotiations. Public Health & Safety: AstraZeneca’s Baxfendy won FDA approval as a new blood-pressure drug that targets a hormone tied to high BP, while Chicago’s mosquito problem keeps worsening—Orkin ranks the city No. 2 nationwide. Local Business & Housing: Evanston advanced its Housing4All affordability plan, and St. Charles is weighing a Pulte development that could raise density but also clashes with affordable-housing requirements. Industry & Tech: The National Restaurant Association show is leaning hard into automation, with robot baristas and AI ordering tools drawing crowds.
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