AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTransportation & Infrastructure: Illinois Tollway approved its first toll-rate increase in 15 years, with passenger tolls up 45 cents per trip and truckers averaging about 30% more, starting Jan. 1, to help fund a $26.5B capital program. Public Transit Governance: Gov. J.B. Pritzker named board members for the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority and overseeing CTA, Metra and Pace. Energy Costs & Consumer Help: Ameren is promoting assistance programs as Illinois residents—especially seniors—struggle with rising bills, with LIHEAP and other supports highlighted. Agriculture & Food Supply: Tyson Foods is closing beef plants in Illinois and Utah, cutting about 3,200 jobs amid a historic cattle shortage. Local Energy Fight: Will County homeowners filed suit to challenge approval of a large solar farm, arguing state siting rules and county process violated their rights. Workplace Safety & Health: Illinois fined a farmer $250,000 after pesticide drift exposed children at a school fundraiser. Medical Product Safety: FDA warned of a recall of compounded glutathione injections after elevated endotoxin levels were found in vials shipped to 14 states.
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