Fracking Deal Back On Track
After several stumbles, an agreement has been reached on how to regulate "fracking" in Illinois. A House committee could vote on the package Thursday» E-Mail This
View ArticleFracking Regulations Become Law
Governor Pat Quinn has signed into law what's touted as the nation's toughest regulations on "fracking." High-volume hydraulic fracturing is a» E-Mail This
View ArticleFracking Divides Environmentalists In Ill.
Across the world, the drilling process referred to as "fracking" has caused controversy. Some say it brings heavy profits with the oil and natural gas it» E-Mail This
View ArticleDNR Opens Fracking Registration
Illinois is a ways off from allowing oil and gas drillers to begin fracking but companies that are interested can begin the paperwork. Environmentalists» E-Mail This
View ArticleThoughts On Fracking? Illinois Wants To Hear From You
Illinois took another step Friday toward allowing hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The state has published draft rules on the controversial oil and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBallot Measure Calls To Ban Fracking In Southern Illinois
A ballot measure before voters in far-southern Johnson County seeks to ban hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. But some advocates worry the proposal...» E-Mail This
View ArticleLawmakers Push To Speed Up Fracking Even After Proposal Dies
Lawmakers are giving up on an attempt to override state regulators in order to jumpstart fracking in Illinois. But they still say Gov. Pat Quinn's...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBusiness, Labor Leaders Urge Quinn Administration To Finish Fracking Rules
Business and labor leaders are urging Illinois' Department of Natural Resources to finish the rules for hydraulic fracturing. The coalition says it's...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAnti-Fracking Activists Crash Democrat Breakfast
Environmental activists hoping to curb hydraulic fracturing in Illinois crashed a breakfast held for Democratic party organizers in Springfield...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDNR Releases Fracking Rules
Drillers and environmentalists alike have been waiting for Illinois to come out with its guidelines for "fracking." The state's Department of Natural...» E-Mail This
View ArticleFracking Rules Action Delayed; Could Be A Sign Of Revision
It will be at least another month before legislators take up regulations of hydraulic fracturing. The Joint Commission on Administrative Rules, or JCAR ...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMenard County Hog Farm Hits Snag WUIS/SJR Biz. Report
A large scale hog farm is on hold temporarily and low oil prices may be dampening business interest in fracking in Illinois on this week's WUIS/SJR...» E-Mail This
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