AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkplace Safety: OSHA is investigating Gotion’s Manteno plant after a worker was hospitalized with burns. The battery maker says it reported the incident; the probe could take six months. Gaming: Illinois’ 17 land-based casinos brought in $178.2 million in September, up 13% from a year earlier. Federal Aid: The Trump administration again denied Illinois’ request for disaster relief after summer storms, including damage in McLean County. Investment: Aurora-based Rensa Filtration was acquired by AEA Investors and BCI, which plan to support its North American and European expansion. Chicago Economy: Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled a push for corporate taxes as the city faces a projected $882 million budget gap. Meanwhile, business and labor groups are opposing a proposed data-center ban, citing investment and jobs; critics question how many jobs would last. Energy: A proposed nuclear investment in Illinois is expected to bring 4,200 construction jobs.
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