AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCollege Sports Power Move: Illinois and coach Brad Underwood agreed to new contract terms that could keep him in Champaign through 2036, pending Board of Trustees approval May 21—an extension tied to performance and updated pay. Local Community & Environment: Niabi Zoo is rolling out “Zoo Nights” with monthly extended evening hours, giving families a dusk-to-evening look at its 600+ animals. Waterway Surprise: An angler in Chicago’s River North reeled in an American eel—only the second documented eel in the Chicago River—pointing to improving water quality after years of cleanup. Energy & Climate Court Fight: A federal appeals hearing is set for Friday over Trump-era orders keeping aging coal plants open, with opponents arguing there’s no real energy emergency and the cost is landing on ratepayers. Tech Policy Watch: Bloomington is set to consider a temporary moratorium on hyperscale data center applications next week as updated local rules are drafted. Health & Learning: Illinois State University and OSF HealthCare named spring 2026 Connected Communities Initiative awardees, funding applied research on healthcare access, safety, and sustainability.
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