AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCorporate Results: Vernon Hills-based CDW beat third-quarter estimates with $6.75 billion in revenue and $3.26 adjusted earnings per share. McDonald’s topped profit expectations, but revenue fell short. Tourism: McDonough County visitor spending reached a record $51 million in 2025, supporting 569 jobs and generating $89.6 million in economic activity. Manufacturing: Caterpillar completed its acquisition of longtime Cat dealer Fabick, which serves parts of Illinois and neighboring states. Energy Investment: Sunraycer acquired a 325-megawatt solar portfolio in Illinois and Missouri, while Arevon secured $120 million in tax equity for its Jackson County solar project. Policy & Costs: JB Pritzker won a third term and Juliana Stratton was elected to the U.S. Senate. Consumer advocates separately warn Illinois households could face $2 billion in data-center-related grid costs. Market Watch: Chicago’s business barometer slipped below forecasts, signaling a possible manufacturing slowdown.
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