AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Chicago-area ozone hit “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” triggering an Air Pollution Action Day and warning 9.4 million residents across eight Illinois counties (plus Northwest Indiana) to cut prolonged outdoor activity as the spring-to-summer ozone season starts early. PFAS & Refrigerants: HVAC regulators are tightening PFAS rules state by state while building codes keep evolving for A2L refrigerants, pushing contractors to track fast-changing compliance. School Screens: Illinois lawmakers approved a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, with Gov. Pritzker expected to sign—aimed at reducing classroom distraction and screen-time harm. Insurance Rate Oversight: Illinois passed laws requiring auto and homeowners insurers to file rates and face state review, with limits on steep increases. Local Environment & Housing: A Springfield downtown development bill stalled in the House, while a former Sangamo Club property may be converted to apartments pending environmental testing.
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