AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClean Energy: Generate Capital and TurningPoint Energy celebrated a 3.5-megawatt community solar project in Sandwich, now supplying power and bill savings to 90 local residents and businesses. Water Infrastructure: Aqua Illinois announced $40 million in infrastructure investments across Kankakee County. Transportation: Pinsly Railroad Company acquired the Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad, while an Illinois River Cities initiative aims to expand maritime opportunities. Chicago Business: Stonepeak completed its acquisition of Chicago Parking Meters, which operates more than 38,000 spaces. Mayor Brandon Johnson also proposed a 15-cent tax on most package deliveries, pending City Council approval. Manufacturing: Viakable plans a $55 million electrical-cable manufacturing expansion in Illinois. Meanwhile, former Gerresheimer workers are seeking unpaid retention bonuses after the Chicago Heights plant closed. Energy and Development: A data center is proposed for the former Alton Steel site, as questions about community benefits and the power demands of data centers gain attention statewide.
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