AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSevere Weather & Flooding: Powerful storms have killed at least six people in Indiana, with officials reporting deaths across multiple counties and Gov. Mike Braun saying a presidential emergency declaration request will be approved—while central Illinois remains under flood warnings as more heavy rain is expected. Public Safety: Cook County and Chicago are asking residents to submit initial damage assessments after Tuesday and Wednesday storms and tornadoes, including power outages, downed lines, flooding, and debris. Health & Consumer Safety: Walmart recalled more than 3,000 Marketside Tomato Bisque soup kits in 29 states, including Illinois, due to possible listeria contamination. Illinois Policy & Services: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias awarded $28.9 million in library and literacy grants statewide, including funding for adult and family literacy programs. Local Community: Carbondale nonprofit SPARK 618 is holding a free block party and resource fair Saturday with trades pre-apprenticeship updates and free services for kids. Sports (Illinois connection): Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon—an Illinois All-American—agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.
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