AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoManufacturing: Hyundai Translead increased its Will County investment to $600 million and plans to create 3,750 jobs—1,250 more than initially announced. A new training academy at Joliet Junior College will help prepare workers. Business Costs: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal would raise the tax on many leases and cloud services from 15% to 20%; the city says the increase would generate $234 million, while small-business owners warn costs are already rising. Energy & Industry: Illinois Commerce Commission judges say ComEd has not justified the proposed size of its Lincoln Park substation. Meanwhile, Curion’s expanded Deerfield facility boosts onsite testing capacity by 50%, and Viakable plans a $55 million electrical-cable manufacturing expansion in Illinois. Infrastructure: New lanes have opened on I-294 between I-55 and Ogden Avenue as the tollway rebuild continues through 2027.
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