AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois Tollway Impact: A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute study says Move Illinois projects have delivered about a $28 billion economic boost and nearly 150,000 jobs since 2012, with a reported 200% return on investment. Layoffs Watch: Techmer PM plans to lay off 68 workers at its Colors for Plastics site in Elk Grove Village on Sept. 30. Nonprofit Funding: Illinois State Treasurer’s Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 small nonprofits statewide for food and housing programs. Data Center Pushback: A Galena forum will examine how rapid data center growth could affect electricity, water, and local infrastructure costs. Food & Housing Aid: State grants are also supporting Illinois food and housing services through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund. Chicago Business & Legal Services: Opensity Solutions launched a dedicated law firm MSO practice in partnership with legal industry executive Rob Morris. Health Care Enforcement: DOJ highlighted expanded use of AI and analytics in health care fraud cases, touting more than $450 million recovered in Massachusetts in fiscal 2025. Markets: Chicago corn and soybeans slipped as U.S. crop ratings came in better than expected.
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