Affordable Housing Push: Illinois officials rolled out a two-year plan using tax credits to help developers build and preserve affordable homes, aiming to lower construction costs and keep units from disappearing. Beef Industry Shock: Tyson Foods says it will shut down an Illinois beef facility in Joslin and close/sell other plants as cattle shortages persist, with officials warning about roughly 2,500 Illinois jobs. Auto Insurance Reform: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a right-to-appraisal law for Illinois collision repair disputes, taking effect July 1, 2027 for first-party vehicle total-loss settlements. Food Safety Watch: FDA and CDC began inspections at Taylor Farms’ Mexican plant tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has reached Illinois among 17 states. Transportation & Rail: The U.S. DOT and FRA announced $5.3B for rail projects, including grade-crossing upgrades and Midwest Amtrak equipment overhauls. Local Infrastructure: Troy sought public input on a Route 162 curb, sidewalk and shared-use path project, with an ITEP grant application planned. Manufacturing Investment: Stellantis increased investment in its idled Belvidere plant to $800M to build the next Jeep Cherokee starting in 2029. Agriculture Equipment Grant: Alto Vineyards in southern Illinois received a $75,000 Illinois Department of Agriculture grant to update production equipment. Public Works & Community: Illinois State Fair spotlighted a new Special Olympics “Sunflower Showmanship” livestock event pairing athletes with 4-H exhibitors.