AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce & Housing: Illinois employers say the housing shortage is making it harder to recruit workers, adding pressure to an already tight labor market. Transit & Freight: Metra’s draft $9 billion plan envisions trains every 15 minutes on some routes and more regional connections. Separately, a $218 million federal grant will advance passenger rail between Chicago and Madison while improving a freight corridor used by manufacturers and farmers. Energy Costs: Illinois regulators approved an $81 million Nicor Gas rate increase after trimming $139 million from the utility’s request, keeping business energy bills in focus. Agriculture: Illinois hosted Mexican corn buyers to strengthen export ties, while growers report good commercial pumpkin quality despite a wet season. State guidance also clarifies recordkeeping rules for farmers using dyed diesel under temporary penalty relief. Manufacturing: Richardson Electronics is expanding battery-storage manufacturing in Illinois with support from ComEd and the state.
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