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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

by Edinburg Post Report
January 18, 2026
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Abandoned oil and gas wells pose environmental and public health risks. For three decades, the state has mismanaged funds earmarked for minimizing the threat.


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