AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Weather: Illinois has already logged at least 147 tornadoes in 2026—more than any year on record—after another round of storms, including a deadly outbreak that hit Jefferson County, IL. Air Quality & Industry: The Illinois Pollution Control Board is set to hold a public hearing on Friday on Citgo Lemont’s request for relief from carbon monoxide emissions standards, drawing community concern about health risks. Microplastics: A protected estuary in Spain showed microplastic levels comparable to polluted European rivers, underscoring how plastics can persist in sediments even where protections exist. Clean Energy in Illinois: A former Illinois coal mine in Minonk is now powering a 16,000-panel community solar project, aimed at supplying renewable electricity for thousands of homes. Local Wildlife & Community: In Chicago, a Pride Sit with Chicago BIPOC Birders offered LGBTQ+ families a welcoming way to connect with local birds and habitat. Policy Watch: Illinois is also moving toward banning AI smart glasses for drivers, treating them like other restricted electronic communication devices.
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