*** Statewide **** Capitol News Illinois | Reports: IDOT, Tollway capital programs boost economic development: A study from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found that the Rebuild Illinois capital construction has resulted in a boost in economic activity that equals $1.79 for every dollar invested. A twin study examining the Illinois Tollway’s nearly-complete Move Illinois capital program estimates the return at just over $2 for every dollar invested. But Allen told Illinois Times on July 23 that he informally polled village trustees and determined the plan would fail if called for a vote. * Farm Progress | Costello looks to future of Illinois State Fairgrounds: One of the biggest changes? * Farm Week | Early indications show Illinois State Fair weather avoiding ‘extremes’: “The latest outlooks show equal chances of above- and below-average temperatures, and a better chance of a little bit of drier weather,” said Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford during a Tuesday guest spot on the RFD Radio Network.