AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHemp Industry: Illinois hemp businesses sued to block new restrictions on intoxicating products, arguing the law impedes interstate commerce; Chicago businesses are bracing for the impact. Clean Energy: A proposed $1.5 billion wind farm is headed for Peoria, while Sunraycer acquired 325 megawatts of solar projects in Illinois and Missouri. Technology & Manufacturing: IBM unveiled its most advanced quantum computer at UChicago’s Hyde Park Labs, and Chicago will continue hosting the International Manufacturing Technology Show through 2034. Industrial Growth: A 1.3-million-square-foot warehouse is planned in Joliet as the region’s logistics market expands; Deere, meanwhile, plans to move small-planter production from Moline to Iowa, with minimal local job impact expected. Transportation & Development: O’Hare’s average taxi-in times rank longest among major U.S. airports, while Bears stadium talks continue with Illinois lawmakers over a proposed $5 billion project.
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