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AGP Executive Report

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Drinking Water: EPA finalized Illinois’ authority to enforce the federal PFAS drinking-water rule, giving the state a stronger role in applying the standards. South Side Rail Yard: Community leaders say the environmental review of Amtrak’s proposed Bridgeport facility was rushed and failed to address key concerns, while federal officials found its impact would be “insignificant.” Climate Goals: A study says Illinois must cut gas use in buildings and industry by at least 50% to meet its 2050 target. Invasive Carp: An Illinois River tagging effort aims to count the fish and help protect Lake Michigan.

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Oct. 21, 2026

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Illinois Quick Hits: State EPA joins push to retire diesel engines, equipment

The Center Square - Illinois |

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The Center Square - Illinois

Right-wing

Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (Nonprofit, Chris Krug, President & CEO, John Tillman, Chairman))
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago’s South Side used to be a hub for Black theater. There’s hope it could flourish again.

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois |

Owner: Chicago Public Media info about owner

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois

Center-left

Owned By	Chicago Public Media (Non-profit, Melissa Bell CEO)
Year Founded	1948
Website	chicago.suntimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Montco pipeline spill cleanup continues; officials say air monitors have not detected elevated levels of toxic pollution

WHYY FM - Pennsylvania |

Owner: Whyy Inc. info about owner

WHYY FM - Pennsylvania

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Whyy Inc.
Year Founded	1957
Website	whyy.org
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois basketball must fix one major issue to beat Texas Tech

The Champaign Room - Illinois |

Owner: Jay Penske info about owner

The Champaign Room - Illinois

Pending

Owned By	Jay Penske through Penske Media Corporation & PMX Global, LLC & SB Nation
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.thechampaignroom.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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Amtrak project impact assessment was 'rushed' according to environmental group

Just the News |

Owner: John Solomon info about owner

Just the News

Right-wing

Owned By	John Solomon through Bentley Media Group LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	justthenews.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois Veterans’ Home to host career fair on Thursday

KHQA 7 - Illinois |

Owner: Todd Parkin info about owner

KHQA 7 - Illinois

Neutral

Owned By	Todd Parkin through Rincon Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	khqa.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Quincy
Owner Country	United States

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Environmental group says Amtrak project impact assessment was ‘rushed’

Regional Media News - Iowa |

Owner: Fletcher M. Ford info about owner

Regional Media News - Iowa

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Owned By	Fletcher M. Ford (President & CEO)
Year Founded	1952
Website	www.regionalmedianews.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Davenport
Owner Country	United States

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Community leaders say new environmental study of Amtrak’s proposed South Side facility ‘woefully inadequate’

Chicago Tribune - Illinois |

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman info about owner

Chicago Tribune

Center-right

Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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