AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNorthern Illinois Transit Authority: Gov. JB Pritzker named the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority board, setting up the agency to replace the soon-to-expire Regional Transportation Authority and oversee CTA, Metra and Pace. Illinois Agriculture & Food Supply: USDA says wheat is still available in Russia and Ukraine, but Black Sea logistics are cutting expected exports—raising questions for global buyers. Illinois Farming Costs: A new University of Illinois/Illinois Soybean Association analysis warns a potential glyphosate ban could cost Illinois farmers up to $609 million a year in higher weed-control costs. Illinois Energy & Data Centers: A report highlights how data-center power demand is driving up regional grid costs, with families in multiple states seeing bill impacts tied to capacity charges. Chicago Logistics Tech: Amazon is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 cities by end of 2026, with Chicago among planned markets. Markets Watch: Stocks slid as oil rose and Treasury yields climbed, keeping pressure on risk sentiment. Illinois Courts/Investors: A securities fraud class action was filed against Hub Group in the Northern District of Illinois, with an Aug. 28 lead-plaintiff deadline.
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