AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMosquito Control in the Fox River corridor: Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles will begin targeted mosquito spraying starting tonight to cut West Nile virus risk, using an EPA-registered synthetic treatment that officials say dissipates quickly and is safe for pets and people with precautions for asthma and other respiratory conditions. Great Lakes protection update: The Trump administration lifted a stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a key effort near Joliet to block invasive Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan after juvenile carp were found close to the lake. Coal power court fight (Illinois in the mix): A federal appeals court ruled the Energy Department exceeded its authority in forcing Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open, a decision that could affect similar “emergency” orders and raises concerns about added pollution and costs for ratepayers. Local water infrastructure: Sterling moved ahead with steps toward a new $73 million wastewater treatment plant, lining up Illinois EPA loan paperwork and planning incremental sewer rate increases to reduce borrowing. Climate resilience spotlight: A new study named Chicago the world’s most climate-resilient major city, ranking it highest for handling hazards like heat and flooding. Community health & environment-adjacent: Polo High School launched “The Mop Shop,” a cleaning-supplies pantry-style program for families in need across Ogle, Lee and Carroll counties.
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