AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChicago River Pollution: Recent storms sent billions of gallons of raw sewage into the Chicago River, renewing concerns about wastewater overflow and water quality. Data Center Pressure: DeKalb residents are pushing for stronger rules on transparency and water use, while an alderwoman plans to seek a pause on new projects; a poll also found broad opposition to a proposed data center in Monticello. Wildlife: Bat surveys are drawing attention to Illinois’ declining bat populations, including tricolored bats, whose numbers have fallen sharply amid white-nose syndrome. Prairie Protection: Less than 0.01% of Illinois’ historic prairie remains, with some surviving patches tucked into cemeteries—an overlooked refuge for native habitat. Composting: Pumpkin Smash events around the region offer residents a way to keep jack-o’-lanterns out of landfills, where they can produce methane as they decompose.
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