AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigher Ed Leadership: The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees is set to affirm Dr. Timothy L. Taylor as next chancellor at its June 16 meeting, with Taylor (currently Shawnee Community College president) slated to start Aug. 15 after Chancellor Ryan Gower’s June 30 retirement. Child Nutrition in Chicago: The National CACFP Association is calling for presentation proposals for its 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference, March 29–April 2 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, focused on “Fresh Ideas, Shared Purpose.” Grains & Agriculture: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures slipped as traders awaited USDA’s monthly supply-demand report; rains across the Midwest are expected to support early crop growth. Energy & Power Reliability: Severe storms knocked out power across the Midwest, including the Chicago area, with tornado warnings and damaging-wind alerts disrupting travel. Manufacturing Ownership: Fisher Barton announced it has transitioned to employee ownership after six years of growth and operational upgrades, aiming to strengthen its workforce and innovation pipeline. Local Community & Events: Chicago’s Midway Plaisance is set to open a new universally accessible playground, while Illinois communities continue to weigh the tradeoffs of major local events and construction impacts.
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