AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCook County Tax Bills: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says property taxes are rising again for the 32nd straight year, with about 1.3 million homeowners and 100,000 businesses seeing higher bills when payments go out Sept. 1; the countywide total tops $19.9B, up about $744M (3.9%), as reassessments and levy increases shift more of the burden to homeowners. Trade Shock for Illinois Firms: Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian imports took effect after talks collapsed, with experts warning the added costs will ripple through supply chains and hit prices for households and businesses. Illinois Energy & Housing Costs: Solrite Energy launched a solar-plus-battery virtual power plant deal in Illinois, offering qualifying homeowners zero upfront solar and a 60 kWh battery under a long-term power purchase agreement. Workforce Health Pipeline: A new report highlights how nurse practitioner trainees in Chicago are being blocked by a shortage of clinical mentors, threatening the supply of future providers. Local Business & Compliance: Illinois regulators cited Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc. after a July 24 inspection, issuing nine citations. Ag Markets Watch: Cattle and beef futures moved as traders digested tariff changes and USDA updates, keeping Illinois producers and processors on alert.
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