AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Weather Watch: Record-breaking storms kept battering Chicagoland and the Midwest, with tornado warnings, flooding, and widespread power outages—raising alarms that extreme weather may be becoming more frequent. Industrial Growth Funding: Illinois announced nearly $10.1 million in grants to prep central and western Illinois industrial sites, including water/sewer upgrades tied to major development areas. PFAS in Drinking Water: Wood River city officials said PFOS was detected at 6.7 ppt—above Illinois’s 4 ppt standard—while outlining a PFAS treatment pilot and next steps. Urban Wildlife: A new Chicago-area study finds coyotes can live longer in more human-populated areas, separating “where they live” from “how long they survive.” Invasive Species Alert: Spotted lanternflies are swarming across the Northeast and Midwest as mating season heats up, with Illinois among affected states. Local Safety Rules: Illinois State University reiterated e-bike/scooter “dismount zones” and “walk your wheels” requirements to protect pedestrians. State Environment Policy: Illinois signed new laws including one that designates industrial plastic pellets as pollution, plus other measures now in effect.
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