AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtility Costs: The Illinois Commerce Commission approved Mt. Carmel Public Utility’s rate request, allowing a $550,000 gas revenue increase and a $2.16 million electric increase. Manufacturing: An Italian HVAC maker has selected DeKalb, while Novolex plans to demonstrate a dry-ingredient filling machine at its Chicago PACK EXPO show, with a stated rate of 50 cartons per minute. Agriculture: Illinois temporarily eased penalties for farmers using dyed diesel on roads as fuel costs rise; soaring sulfur prices are also squeezing fertilizer and manufacturing industries. Consumer Markets: Illinois cannabis purchases rose as prices fell, but sales revenue and tax receipts declined, according to a state report. Infrastructure: The Illinois Tollway is seeking engineering firms for $157 million in 2027 contracts, while debate over data-center regulation and power demand continues.
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