AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety: Chicago police investigated multiple shootings early Sunday, including a man critically wounded on the Far South Side and six people shot during a gathering in West Garfield Park, as officers added extra coverage for the July 4 weekend. Statehouse & Housing: Illinois lawmakers passed updates led by Sen. Jay Hoffman to the Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund, improving transparency and removing deductibles for newer policies. Road Safety: Alton Police joined Illinois State Police and more than 200 departments for heightened holiday enforcement focused on impaired and unbuckled driving through July 6. Weather & Flooding: Storms across the Chicago area left thousands without power, flooded roads, and prompted multiple Fourth of July cancellations and postponements. Local Economy: The Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion “Driving Connections” program lays out major reconstruction and interchange upgrades. Travel: Delta said a firework struck a plane while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the aircraft landed safely and was taken out of service for inspection. Sports: Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead homer as the White Sox pulled into a first-place tie with Cleveland, while the Cubs faced a foggy, rain-delayed loss to St. Louis at Wrigley.
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