AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStadium & Investment: A revived Illinois financing proposal could help keep the Bears in Arlington Heights, with tax treatment and public financing still under discussion. A separate Bridgeport stadium concept would put a dome at the White Sox’s Rate Field site. Chicago Business Costs: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget plan includes a $25 monthly corporate tax and a 15-cent fee on single-use delivery packaging, proposals that could add costs for businesses as the city faces a $17.6 billion budget. Energy Bills: Peoples Gas seeks a $144 million rate increase, but state regulators’ proposed order would cut that to about $66 million; consumer advocates delivered more than 10,000 comments urging deeper reductions. Candidates for governor also disagree on how to address rising energy costs and data-center demand. Illinois Industry: Rivian’s Normal-made commercial electric van outsold its R1 SUV and pickup combined in the third quarter, with 8,469 sales—up 221% from a year earlier. Corporate Results: Chicago-based Ryan Specialty reported $790 million in third-quarter revenue and $88 million in net income, both ahead of analyst expectations; Crystal Lake’s AptarGroup also topped earnings and revenue forecasts.
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