Industrial Restructuring: INEOS Styrolution will permanently close its polystyrene plant in Channahon, citing persistent oversupply and weak margins; decommissioning is slated to finish by Q4 2026 and about 100 jobs are affected. Energy & Power: Vistra Corp. plans to close three Illinois power plants under the green energy policy push, adding to the state’s shifting generation landscape. Agriculture & Inputs: Chicago soybeans and corn edged higher as crude oil firmed and China buying interest returned, while USDA crop ratings stayed steady; wheat lagged on drought-hit Plains conditions. Food Assistance: Federal SNAP changes are hitting Illinois recipients and the farmers who supply them, with Illinois estimating 360,000 people could lose benefits. Logistics & Automation: Faraday Future unveiled the second-half launch of its FF EAI Robot World at Automate in Chicago, including a new mobile manipulator and an industrial robotics ecosystem preview. Local Infrastructure: St. Charles closed a downtown bike path along Route 25 for a water main project, with reopening expected the next day. Policy & Compliance: Illinois lawmakers signed a new crypto transfer tax starting in 2027, drawing industry pushback over added burdens.