AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSevere Weather & Travel Disruptions: Tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds slammed the Chicago area and parts of Illinois, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and briefly halting flights at O’Hare and Midway. Power & Safety Updates: Crews worked overnight to clear downed trees and lines as more storms were forecast across the Midwest. Illinois State Fair Logistics: IDOT and the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced one-way traffic changes around the fairgrounds (Aug. 13–23) plus lane closures affecting the Twilight Parade and other events. Outdoor & Family Fun: The Perseid meteor shower peaks soon, with best viewing in Illinois in the early pre-dawn hours under dark skies. Nature & Conservation: Illinois officials urged residents to watch hardwood trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle during Tree Check Month. Local Travel Ideas: Chicago scuba divers can explore the city’s shipwreck history, including a Lake Michigan wreck accessible from the lakefront.
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