| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 18, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 18, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/illinois-oil-wells-abandoned-contamination/ |
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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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