AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPackaging: The Justice Department has subpoenaed Smurfit Westrock and International Paper in a Northern District of Illinois grand jury investigation into containerboard pricing and sales. Both companies say they are cooperating. Data Centers: Voters in four Madison County townships rejected future data center development, adding to a nationwide backlash. Illinois consumer advocates warn the projects could add $2 billion to household grid costs. Agriculture: Illinois’ Precision Conservation Management program has grown to more than 605 farmers and 660,000 acres, offering technical help and financial incentives to support conservation practices. Manufacturing and Logistics: Hyundai Translead is adding $150 million to its Illinois investment, with 1,250 jobs cited in the announcement. Joliet is also slated for a 1.3-million-square-foot warehouse as industrial development continues. Clean Energy: Sunraycer acquired a 325-megawatt solar portfolio spanning Illinois and Missouri, while a separate Illinois community solar project will combine power generation with hay production.
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