AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states, including Illinois, after hundreds of illnesses and dozens of hospitalizations; consumers are told to discard affected products (washing won’t help, cooking is recommended). Public Health: Illinois water testing in East Moline found elevated lead at some homes and businesses tied to older service lines and plumbing, with officials stressing it’s not a citywide system failure. Local Business & Crime: Chicago police warned South Side businesses about a string of robberies where armed suspects demanded cash and sometimes took cash registers across multiple neighborhoods. Civic & Policy: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Certificate of Innocence Act, expanding compensation for wrongfully imprisoned people. Economy & Markets: The U.S. added nearly 3.5 million new businesses in the first half of 2026, signaling continued entrepreneurship despite economic pressure. Sports Business: Chicago Blackhawks locked in Connor Bedard with a $75 million, five-year extension as the team continues its rebuild.
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