AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigher Ed & Workforce: Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined Illinois State University to open a new 392,000-square-foot College of Engineering facility at Campus East, aiming to grow enrollment by up to 700 students and boost engineering training and innovation. Energy & Industry: Diesel prices in the Midwest stayed volatile, with GasBuddy reporting the week’s low at $5.38/gal in Gibson County and $5.19/gal in Massac County, while Illinois’ statewide diesel average hit $5.59/gal. Real Estate: Yardi says U.S. multifamily rents edged up in August, with growth moderated by high lease-up from new apartments; the firm links rent momentum to the share of new supply coming online. Agriculture & Community: Illinois State Fair earned a spot in Ace.com’s “Best State Fairs” top ten, ranking eighth for its agriculture showcase and fair-going draw. Sports & Local Culture: University of Illinois men’s basketball behind-the-scenes work got a spotlight, with Shannon sisters Macy and Mallory Misiewicz describing how preparation helped fuel the program’s Final Four run. Markets Watch: A wave of investor alerts from Pomerantz LLP targeted multiple companies, including Criteo and Lincoln Educational Services, citing alleged securities issues.
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