AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBed Bugs in Illinois: Orkin’s 2026 list again puts Chicago at the top for bed bugs for the sixth straight year, with Springfield and Peoria also ranking among the worst. Tickborne Disease Watch: A new University of Illinois study finds tickborne illnesses in Illinois have grown dramatically since 2004, with risk showing up across counties and year-round. Foodborne Parasite Alert: Cyclosporiasis cases are surging nationally, and Illinois is among states seeing increases as health officials struggle to pinpoint a single source. Gun-Making Case: A federal jury convicted an Illinois man tied to a home “mini gun factory,” including firearms made with a 3D printer. Right-to-Repair: The FTC and multiple states reached a Deere settlement requiring diagnostic and repair tools be available to owners and independent shops. Public Health & Safety: Memorial Hospital in Carthage is offering free Narcan kits, and Illinois also expanded optional electronic monitoring in assisted living rooms. Infrastructure: IDOT opened a $63M materials testing center in Springfield and launched new EV charging funding.
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