AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllinois Energy & Power: Illinois is taking a major step toward expanding battery storage as the state pushes to meet clean energy goals, with officials framing it as a “huge step forward” for solar and grid reliability. Manufacturing & Training: Kaskaskia College is set to build a Manufacturing Training Academy with a $6 million grant, while Lake Land College also received $3 million for advanced manufacturing training—both aimed at feeding Illinois industry with job-ready talent. STEM & Workforce Pipeline: Black Hawk College hosts “STEM Night Out” Sept. 17, spotlighting chemistry and biology careers tied to Quad Cities industries. Agriculture & Food Supply: A farm and restaurant coalition, joined by Sen. Dick Durbin, is urging Congress to pass immigration reform to ease workforce shortages that drive up food costs. Local Governance: Tuscola City Council approved changes to a street project after crews found an old underground oil heating tank, and also moved to strengthen enforcement against abandoned and derelict buildings. Chicago Business: Chicago will host a pre-Broadway tryout of “The Princess Bride” at the Nederlander Theatre in 2027, signaling continued momentum for major stage productions in the Loop.
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