AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNuclear Investment: The Energy Department offered Constellation up to $5 billion for upgrades at eight nuclear plants, including Byron, Dresden and other Illinois sites. The work could add nearly 1.1 gigawatts of capacity. Southern Illinois Manufacturing: A $34.9 million federal grant will help fund a nearly $70 million expansion of a fertilizer plant in Marissa, aimed at boosting domestic supply and supporting agriculture. Consumer Protection: Illinois joined the FTC and 20 states in suing Dollar General, alleging customers were routinely charged more at checkout than advertised prices. Energy Costs: Connecting data centers to the grid could cost ComEd an estimated $3.1 billion, raising questions about who will pay for the infrastructure. Chicago Business Climate: City budget hearings are testing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed taxes, including a corporate head tax, as business leaders warn of added costs. Local Growth: Whole Foods signed a lease for a smaller-format Logan Square store, while Hyundai Translead expanded its planned investment and hiring commitment at its Joliet operation.
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