AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRail Revival: Illinois has cleared the last major funding hurdle to restart passenger service between Chicago and the Quad Cities, ending nearly two decades of delay—though actual Amtrak runs are still years away as the state negotiates with freight rail owners. Music & Pop Culture: Sir Tom Jones is leaving The Voice UK after 14 years and launching an eight-show North American run that kicks off at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois, on Sept. 18. Touring & Tickets: Harry Styles is extending his Together, Together tour into 2027 with 25 new stadium dates, including Chicago. Live Concerts: Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s 30th anniversary “Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour returns with more lower-priced ticket options, hitting multiple cities including in the Midwest/Ohio region. Metal News: Slipknot debuts “Arsenal,” its first new music since lineup changes, while William Shatner says he’s recording a heavy metal album and will perform with his new metal band at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 20. House Music: A spotlight on E.S.P.’s “It’s You” keeps the classic Chicago-adjacent house sound in the conversation.
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