AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: Illinois has 161 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases this year, and IDPH says the state is seeing a higher-than-average surge that matches outbreaks in other states; officials still can’t pin down a specific source, though the parasite is often linked to contaminated fresh produce and water. Courts & Guns: A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ semiautomatic weapons ban, rejecting a challenge and keeping the law in place while the National Shooting Sports Foundation signals it may seek Supreme Court review. State Policy: Illinois seniors can now get up to $40 in farmers market vouchers through the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, with benefits usable through Oct. 31 in participating counties. Local Infrastructure: IDOT plans phased intersection closures at Illinois 1 and Illinois 141 in Gallatin and White counties starting July 13 for reconstruction work. Sports: The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft and are expected to target top prospects including UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
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