AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy and Data Centers: The U.S. Energy Department offered Constellation up to $5 billion in conditional financing for nuclear plant upgrades, including at Byron, expected to add 1.1 gigawatts. Meanwhile, ComEd projects connecting data centers to the grid could cost $3.1 billion, raising concerns about who will pay. Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion proposal faces scrutiny from aldermen over a shortfall, new taxes and borrowing. Consumer Protection: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sued Dollar General, alleging the chain charged customers more than advertised prices. Local Impact: Alton residents voiced concerns about noise, pollution and utility costs at a packed meeting on a proposed data center at the former steel mill; others said it could bring jobs. Election Watch: Illinois voters head to the polls Nov. 3, with races including lieutenant governor and a growing field of candidates for Chicago mayor in 2027.
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