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Oil Pollution a Bitter Harvest for Illinois Farmers – Los Angeles Times
Environment: State has more than 4,000 abandoned wells, many of whose leaks have harmed soil, water supplies. January 22, 1997|MATT...
Jun 2, 20134 min read
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EPA Documents Illinois Contamination History From Fracking Wastewater
With respect to the industry’s claim that there have been no documented or confirmed cases of water or land contamination, SAFE responds...
Jun 1, 20134 min read
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Couple caught up in fracking debate | Williamson County, IL
A rural Williamson County couple was surprised to learn that the rights they own for oil and gas on their property may not protect them...
Dec 10, 20122 min read
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The Fight to Save Starved Rock From Frac Sand Mining Pollution
Mississippi Sand LLC is requesting permits to mine for frac sand adjacent to the east side of Starved Rock State Park. Illinois is home...
Nov 20, 20123 min read
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City of Carlyle Illinois Bans Fracking
The city of Carlyle has established the first legal precedent in Illinois that a non-home rule municipality can prohibit drilling for oil...
Oct 28, 20121 min read
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Video: The Illinois Fracking Moratorium Movement
Produced by Cindy Green. Did you know there are Illinois residents who are already affected by existing drilling and frack water...
Oct 19, 20121 min read
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Jackson County, IL Land Use & Economic Development Committee: Industry Presentation/States Atto
Jackson Co. Illinois Land Use & Economic Development meeting to consider a ban on fracking – YouTube. Held on July 12, 2012, this meeting...
Oct 7, 20121 min read
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