AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChicago Wildlife: South Shore’s Park 566 shelters threatened and endangered birds, a five-lined skink and one of the city’s largest prairies, making it a key stop for local birders. Climate and Growth: Evanston mayoral candidates addressed transportation and climate policy at their first joint forum, while Illinois voters backed ballot measures restricting data centers, reflecting growing demands for local oversight. Drought and Water: Rend Lake is nearing a record low as dry conditions persist in southern Illinois. At Emiquon, wetland restoration has helped spring waterbird counts exceed 119,000 after decades of drained lakes. Great Lakes Pollution: A study finds plastic waste can reach the Great Lakes from as far as 120 miles away, underscoring the regional scale of the problem. River Cleanup: Defendants in an Illinois River pollution case are pressing a judge to rule on a settlement or face an appeal.
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