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Lead Pipe Replacement in Waukegan: Waukegan is speeding up lead service line work by shifting from voluntary photo uploads to a clearer homeowner responsibility, with city help available for testing and photo submission—aimed at replacing aging lines before a federal 10-year deadline. River Restoration & Waterways Oversight: The Waterways Council is pushing Congress to create unified program management for U.S. Army Corps inland waterway projects, arguing the current patchwork approach slows delivery and drives cost overruns. Wildlife Conservation in Illinois Region: The Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge is set to receive $125,000 for wetlands restoration tied to an Illinois River pollution settlement, supporting habitat for threatened species. Public Health & Rabies Risk: Local health departments are warning residents about increased bat activity and rabies exposure risk, urging people not to handle bats and to contact animal control instead. Invasive Species Watch: A new report highlights the Joro spider’s spread and peak season, tying its rise to global trade and climate change. Agriculture & Health (One Health): Keystone Cooperative is partnering with a One Health venture studio to connect animal, plant, and human health innovations back to farmer needs across Illinois and the Midwest.

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