AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPostpartum Care in Illinois: Northwestern Medicine reports in JAMA Health Forum that trained patient navigators can boost postpartum visit attendance and depression screening for low-income mothers, improving care well beyond the “fourth trimester.” Public Safety Tech Funding: Illinois lawmakers are pushing $4 million for ballistics investigations via NIBIN, aiming to help police departments maintain and expand cartridge-casing systems and improve statewide connectivity. AI and Logistics Software: Descartes unveiled an “Agent Control Plane” to help coordinate AI agents across supply-chain partners with guardrails and human oversight—built on its logistics network. AI Infrastructure in Chicago: Professional Diversity Network ordered a NVIDIA B300 AI system to expand commercial AI compute services through its PDN Intelligence unit. Data Centers on the Ballot: A new count finds voter measures tied to data centers across multiple states, including Illinois, as residents weigh power, water, zoning, and tax incentives. Local Tech + Industry: Chicago-based Elysium LED launched indoor dvLED display series for corporate and public-space use. Energy for AI: Google is reportedly nearing a $1B-plus nuclear power deal with Constellation, reflecting data-center demand. Agriculture Watch: Illinois pumpkin production rose in 2025, and growers report a mixed but generally strong 2026 harvest despite weather swings.
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