AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIllinois Politics: Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House after an ethics investigation, with House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch saying the report showed “outrageous, unethical” conduct and warning of expulsion if Benton didn’t step down. Public Safety & Weather: A severe storm in Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva area left 3 dead and 7 rescued after a boat capsized, with power outages and damage reported as officials investigated. Power & Industry: The U.S. Department of Energy invoked emergency authority again to force AI data centers in the PJM grid to use diesel backup during grid stress, underscoring how quickly new load is straining peak demand. Community & Local Life: Garfield Ridge residents are drafting their first comprehensive community framework plan, “Garfield Ridge 2050,” to guide aldermanic decisions over the next 25 years. Grants & Parks: Illinois is accepting OSLAD applications through Aug. 31, with $37.5M available for local park land and outdoor recreation projects. Chicago Events: Chicago’s Fourth of July fireworks are on the calendar as the nation marks its 250th anniversary amid extreme heat.
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