Energy & Data Centers: Google signed a 20-year, $4.3B power deal with Constellation Energy for 3,590 MW, including upgrades to multiple Constellation nuclear units in Illinois and the Midwest—aimed at feeding growing data-center demand. AI & Business Infrastructure: Chicago-based Professional Diversity Network ordered an NVIDIA B300 system to expand commercial AI compute services, while Descartes unveiled an “Agent Control Plane” to help logistics teams coordinate AI agents across companies with guardrails. Illinois Agriculture: Illinois pumpkin production rose to about 533M pounds in 2025, with acreage leading the nation; growers credited weather resilience, while some areas still saw losses from flooding. Local Economy & Real Estate: Redfin says more Chicago-area sellers are cutting prices as mortgage rates stay high, signaling a stronger buyer market. Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Chicago industrial leasing is rebounding, with more tenant deals and landlord concessions showing up in submarkets. Food & Consumer Safety: A frozen berry recall tied to possible E. coli contamination expanded to additional Walmart and Trader Joe’s lots—buyers should check codes and dates.