AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois Economy & Policy: Illinois Lottery sales hit $312.2 million in April, up 1% year over year. Energy & Commodities: Corn slid to a nine-month low and wheat eased to a two-month low after a U.S.-Iran framework deal signaled an end to the war and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pressuring oil-linked grain markets. Manufacturing & Talent: LG Energy Solution held a Battery Tech Conference in Chicago, bringing more than 40 graduate students and researchers to recruit for next-gen batteries, energy storage, and AI. Agriculture & Food Supply: Global whey protein demand is outpacing supply, driving record prices and shortages for food-grade whey used across snacks, drinks, and supplements. Finance & Hiring: Banks are racing to fill chief AI officer roles, with pay near $3.5 million and concerns the job may not last as AI becomes routine. Local Infrastructure: IDOT announced work on Illinois 84 in Carroll County starting June 15. Health & Research: Alzheimer’s drug pipelines are shifting beyond amyloid, with only about 20% of clinical candidates still targeting amyloid as researchers broaden to other pathways.
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