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Earnings Watch: Deere reported fiscal Q3 profit of $1.38B and net income of $5.10 per share, giving investors a fresh read on the Moline-based giant’s performance. Housing & Local Economy: Luray, Va. broke ground on a mixed-use affordable housing project that pairs workforce homes with retail and coworking in downtown—an approach Illinois communities will recognize as they weigh density and affordability. Illinois Energy & Environment: An Illinois River ethanol plant will have to fund wetland and floodplain restoration as part of a settlement tied to alleged thermal pollution violations. Regulatory Shift for Small Business: Illinois regulators proposed allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoors, a change that could cut energy and cultivation costs and help craft growers expand. Public Finance & Infrastructure: The Illinois Tollway board approved contracts for major projects and a record toll hike, while separate coverage highlights a $26.5B capital program to modernize the system. Chicago Civic Impact: A McKinsey-backed study says the Chicago Public Library generates $440M in annual economic impact—$3 back for every $1 invested. Food & Household Budgets: Back-to-school costs are rising for Chicago families, with Deloitte estimating $794 per child this year. Labor & Jobs Risk: Tyson’s Illinois beef plant closure is renewing scrutiny of WARN filings and worker protections. Markets: CME reports cattle and hog futures edging lower amid shaky consumer confidence.

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