AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIllinois Solar Expansion: Lee County’s board approved a 180-megawatt solar project in Alto and Reynolds townships, with two other large solar plans in the pipeline—another sign Illinois is ramping up clean power as electricity demand grows. Extreme Heat Watch: A major heat wave is pushing dangerous temperatures and high heat indexes across the Midwest into the Northeast ahead of the Fourth of July, with officials urging people to stay indoors, hydrate, and check on neighbors. Data Center Wetlands Fight (Grayslake): Opponents of the T5 @ Chicago IV data center are zeroing in on nearly 16 acres of wetlands proposed for filling, arguing it could harm Mill Creek and the DesPlaines River watershed and setting up potential legal action. Food Waste Policy (California, national ripple): California’s new ban on consumer-facing “sell by” labels takes effect, requiring standardized “Best if Used By” and “Use By” wording—aimed at cutting confusion and food waste, with other states watching closely. Holiday Travel Update (IDOT): Illinois road crews are reopening some lanes for Independence Day travel, while other closures and lane reductions remain in place across central Illinois.
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