AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Weather & Travel Disruptions: Storms battered the Chicago area over the July 4 weekend, leaving more than 70,000 people without power, flooding roads and canceling events; the Bishop Ford Freeway was closed due to flooding, and a woman and her two dogs died after a tree fell on a camper trailer in Kendall County. Airport & Airline Updates: Delta reported a firework strike on a plane landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the aircraft landed safely and was pulled for inspection. Getting Around Chicago: United is testing “Twilight Bag Drop” at O’Hare, letting eligible morning flyers check bags curbside the night before to reduce stress. Road-Trip Planning: Illinois Tollway is hosting a free I-PASS switch event in South Elgin (July 13) for residents moving from plastic transponders to sticker tags. Local Fun (Weather-Dependent): Chicago-area fireworks and events were widely affected by storms, with multiple suburbs postponing or canceling plans. NASCAR in Joliet: Denny Hamlin won Chicagoland Speedway pole by 0.001 seconds ahead of Sunday’s eero 400.
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