AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Relief: FEMA again denied Illinois’ request for aid after severe summer storms, leaving state and local governments to manage recovery costs. Labor: Hundreds of workers at six Chicago hotels struck ahead of Marathon weekend, seeking better pay and benefits as the city prepares for a major visitor influx. Manufacturing: Viakable plans a $55 million expansion at its Illinois facility, while HVAC maker Aermec has broken ground on a $15 million DeKalb plant—its first U.S. manufacturing site. Agriculture: Illinois launched a low-interest loan program to help farmers build grain storage, adding support as producers navigate volatile markets. Energy and Jobs: The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center is set for a $17 million expansion, including $15 million from the state, to increase research capacity and train more workers. City Finances: Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed a measure that would raise the City Council vote threshold for issuing debt, setting up another clash over Chicago’s borrowing and infrastructure spending.
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