AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture & Jobs: Gov. JB Pritzker announced $17 million to expand SIU Edwardsville’s National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, aiming to develop new bioproducts and create research and workforce opportunities. Senate Race: Barack Obama endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. Chicago Record: A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million, the highest price ever paid for basketball memorabilia. Cannabis Business: Illinois monthly cannabis sales hit a record after purchase limits doubled, even as a state report found lower prices dragged down annual sales revenue and tax collections. Disaster Aid: The Trump administration again denied Illinois’ request for federal relief for summer storm damage. Local Business: Conagra is discontinuing Celeste frozen pizza, a Chicago-rooted brand, as it shifts resources to other products.
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