AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Assistance: Illinois LIHEAP applications open Oct. 1, with the state also expanding utility bill help for low-income households as colder weather approaches. Local Governance: Kankakee County’s LIHEAP administration was stripped from its long-time operator, shifting oversight to Will County Community Concerns, raising questions about where services will land locally. Construction & Antitrust: A construction equipment rental antitrust case is moving ahead, targeting alleged practices that could affect rental pricing. Infrastructure: The historic Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River was demolished to make way for the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge linking Chester, Illinois, and Perryville, Missouri. Manufacturing & Policy: Illinois State Sen. Andrew Chesney touts a 100% Technology and Manufacturing Association legislative scorecard, spotlighting support for small and midsize manufacturers. Food & Health: A report on pesticide “forever chemicals” tracking in California underscores growing pressure for better data on agricultural inputs.
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