LAWRENCE COUNTY, Illinois — Tens of thousands of gallons of fluid spilled from the open pit, urged on by heavy spring rains and unencumbered by an emergency pump disabled by a power failure. The toxic mix of oil and an underground water called brine, seve... See more
An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed Jonathan Bullington, Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune Thu, August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC 24 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (E. Jason ... See more
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