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Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Illinois Politics: A new wave of northern Illinois data center proposals is colliding with public pushback over land use, environmental impact, electricity costs, noise, and water use—while supporters cite construction jobs and property tax revenue; the debate is now front-and-center in the governor’s race as candidates trade views on incentives and affordability. Construction & Design Industry: CSI Chicago laid out fall and winter 2026 programming, including AIA Illinois’s annual conference and virtual technical sessions on metal roofing and louver design—aimed at keeping construction and design professionals plugged in. Logistics Tech: Descartes will highlight AI for supply chain operations at its Oct. 6–8 Chicago Innovation Forum, focusing on automating shipment updates, trade document work, and delivery exception handling. Local Business & Growth: Chilco River Holdings says it’s shifting from product development to commercialization, with initial U.S. distribution underway and Illinois listed among priority markets. Community Food Security: Blue Island’s Hope Center is nearing its goal of donating 2,000 pounds of food, pairing distributions with indoor and outdoor growing to tackle hunger year-round.
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