AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Costs: Illinois households and small businesses could shoulder as much as $2 billion in grid costs tied to data centers, consumer advocates warn. ComEd disputes the estimate, saying it leaves out $1.1 billion in secured credit. Local Elections: Sixteen seats are up in the evenly split Will County Board race, and Republican TJ Sforza says pressure on household budgets could boost turnout ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Chicago Budget: Aldermen are pushing back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget, while the city’s sanitation department has outlined a $381.9 million plan for 2027. Housing and Business: Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced $156 million for housing. Attorney General Kwame Raoul also sued Toast, alleging hidden fees and deceptive subscription practices. Economic Outlook: Chicago’s business barometer fell below forecasts, signaling a manufacturing slowdown; a separate report flags Illinois’ debt as a distinctive concern.
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