AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire smoke health: Experts warn that wildfire haze can travel across states and linger, raising health risks from tiny particles; Illinois residents are urged to keep indoor air clean with proper filtration and smoke-safe AC use. Marine wildlife rescue: A major international effort is relocating 30 beluga whales from the shuttered Marineland in Canada to accredited U.S. aquariums, with some arriving in Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Local climate action: Evanston and other Illinois leaders are spotlighting practical steps—like building upgrades and curbside composting—through Run on Climate during Chicago Climate Week. Water and public health: Christian County confirmed a West Nile–positive mosquito sample, while Illinois communities continue monitoring for mosquito risk and protecting residents from bites. Energy transition: Illinois is moving ahead with EV fast-charging grants in the Joliet/Bolingbrook area to expand cleaner transportation options. Land and habitat restoration: The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board restored an abandoned saltwater disposal facility in White County, continuing cleanup of legacy oilfield sites.
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