A local mayor shared his thoughts of a mine's new permit that could allow it to dump its discharge waters into the Big Muddy River.
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Alto Pass has a population of just over 300 residents. The Village currently has failing septic tanks for the collection and treatment of sanitary sewer waste.
The Illinois EPA alleges violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and Illinois Pollution Control Board regulations by Chemtool for the release of pollution into the atmosphere.
Governor JB Pritzker has activated the State Emergency Operation Center to mobilize emergency response personnel and operational facilities to monitor a large chemical fire in Rockton, Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. � Based on preliminary data, of Illinois� 3.7 million water lines, 414,895 are made of lead.