AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean-Energy Jobs: A Chicago workforce program is training people returning from prison for solar careers, with support for education, job skills and practical needs such as childcare and transportation. Higher Education: Illinois community college enrollment slipped 0.7% statewide, but several schools grew by aligning programs with local job needs; Kankakee Community College was up 4%. Agriculture: Kankakee County farmers report sharply uneven corn yields after spring rain and summer heat, adding pressure amid high production costs. Chicago Infrastructure: Union Station is set for a $112 million upgrade, including new Amtrak platforms. Hemp Industry: Illinois hemp businesses are suing to block state rules targeting intoxicating products, as operators brace for the restrictions. Housing Costs: A Logan Square homeowner’s annual property tax bill jumped from $13,022 to $27,411 after a rebuild and reassessment, illustrating the strain rising taxes are putting on longtime Chicago residents. Technology: IBM has brought a quantum computing system online in Chicago, adding to the state’s research and technology footprint.
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