Hillwood has invested in Hexivon, a Dallas startup promising on‑site destruction of PFAS. The move ties local capital to new EPA rules and state funding for water cleanup.

Smoky skies and an Air Quality Alert meet scattered storms and heat across Chicago on Friday, July 17. Expect reduced visibility, highs near 90F, and afternoon storm chances.

NWS Jacksonville lowered minor and major flood-stage thresholds for the North Fork Black Creek near Middleburg and added clearer impact descriptions ahead of an Aug. 27, 2026 effective date.