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Illinois Storm Recovery: ComEd says power has been restored to about 99% of customers hit by the Aug. 11–12 storms, with thousands of crews still working to finish repairs after winds, tornadoes, and repeated severe weather battered northern Illinois. Illinois Business & Jobs: Tyson Foods plans to shut down or sell three beef facilities as a cattle shortage squeezes supply and margins, including a Joslin, Illinois plant closure that could leave about 2,500 workers jobless. Illinois Politics & Oversight: Cook County is seeking resident input on storm damage from the Aug. 11–12 thunderstorms, as state and local officials face questions about preparedness and response. Tech, Energy & Data Centers: A new wave of AI-driven data center demand is pushing energy use higher, turning power providers into major growth plays—an issue that keeps colliding with Illinois’ data center debates. National/Legal Watch: Federal prosecutors are investigating a firm tied to the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan in Trump’s hush-money case, with subpoenas reportedly seeking internal communications. Community Notes (Central Illinois): The 7th annual Jeep Creep for St. Jude drew more than 100 vehicles and aims to top last year’s fundraising totals.

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