AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrucking Crackdown: U.S. Transportation and Homeland Security officials launched a new multi-state task force to target fraud and safety violations in trucking, including removing 110 commercial driver training providers from the federal CDL registry and reviewing 160 more. Food Safety: Horizon Organic Dairy recalled about 53,000 cases of chocolate milk sold nationwide, including in Illinois, due to a seal issue that can lead to bloated cartons, leakage, and premature spoilage. Legal/Whistleblower: An Illinois appellate panel revived a whistleblower claim by a former in-house attorney at a medical device company, alleging he was fired for refusing to “hide or park” money in an intellectual property budget. Public Health/Local Industry: Chicago’s South Chicago Chapel funeral home faced new scrutiny after records described extreme conditions, including decomposing bodies, rats, and maggots, with a city lawsuit citing alleged building code violations. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reported Illinois regular gas averaged $4.34 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 22, up from the prior week, as global oil and refinery conditions continued to drive volatility. Aviation/Connectivity: Joplin’s airport board proposed shifting Joplin–Chicago O’Hare flights to Houston’s Intercontinental airport due to O’Hare construction and a federal flight reduction order.
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