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Illinois agency refers ‘enforcement action’ against company

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Illinois approves coal company’s mine water pumping proposal

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Reports: Illinois made major cuts at environmental agency

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Illinois EPA shuts sterilization facility due to pollution

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Illinois EPA offers grants for wastewater efficiency

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Illinois EPA unveils online tutorial about recycling

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Illinois seeks comments on use of Volkswagen settlement

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AP Exclusive: 4 in 5 Illinois debris sites high in toxins

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80 percent of debris dump sites high in toxins

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This Oct. 17, 2017 photo shows the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station in Braceville, Ill. Radioactive waste continues to pour from Exelon's Illinois nuclear power plants more than a decade after discovery of chronic leaks led to national outrage, a $1.2 million government settlement and a company vow to guard against future accidents, according to federal and state record reviewed by Better Government Association. (Madison Hopkins/Better Government Association via AP)

Investigation: Radioactive leaks at Illinois nuclear plants

By BRETT CHASE and MADISON HOPKINS - Associated Press

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan speaks during a press conference Monday, July 14, 2014, in Chicago. Madigan has filed lawsuits against two companies for allegedly scamming people who are repaying student loan debt. The lawsuits name Chicago-based First American Tax Defense LLC and Frisco, Texas-based Broadsword Student Advantage LLC. The companies allegedly charged people up to $1,200 up front for sham services.(AP Photo/Stacy Thacker)

EPA says oil spill migrated to Chicago-area canal

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Illinois issues draft of fertilizer plant permit

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Cleanup begins at Illinois mobile home dump site

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Burning tornado debris irks northern Ill. village

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Springfield engineer faces prison after fraud plea

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Inspectors release report on landfill gas release

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Illinois EPA files emergency rules for petcoke

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