AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Banking Resilience: A cooling failure at Sharetec’s processing facilities disrupted online and mobile banking for multiple Central Illinois credit unions for days, with officials saying no breach occurred and warning some transactions may take time to update. Energy Storage Push: Illinois secured 600 MW of battery storage in its first state-mandated auction—below the target but still a major step toward a more flexible grid. Food Access Funding: State Sen. Doris Turner announced $26 million in Illinois Grocery Initiative grants to open new stores in food deserts, upgrade equipment, and help reopen recently closed grocers. Local Business Spotlight: Werk Force Brewing Co. and the Plainfield Park District are set to receive a Best Partnership Award for years of community support tied to disc golf improvements. Housing Watch: Zillow reports Ogle County’s typical home value rose 7.2% to $230,289 in August 2026, while other counties showed mixed movement. Sports & Money: Powerball climbed toward nearly $300 million for Saturday after an Illinois winner claimed a recent $1.04 billion jackpot.
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