Need for third-party investigation into storm sewer line issue still TBD
RANTOUL — It has not yet been determined whether or not there will be an independent, third-party investigation into the handling of a storm sewer line case in which the line was diverted around...
View ArticleRural Mahomet homeowners worried about health effects of gas leak into wells
MAHOMET — Nearly a year since the discovery of a natural-gas leak that contaminated several private wells in rural Mahomet, one affected homeowner who is still battling the problem worries about...
View ArticleMayor: Tests in Fisher show no signs of natural gas having leaked into water...
FISHER — There is no evidence of natural gas having leaked into Fisher’s water supply, according to tests conducted by the village.Mayor Mike Bayler said the village conducted two separate sample tests...
View ArticleChanute environmental oversight board to meet
RANTOUL — The Chanute Restoration Advisory Board, which deals with environmental cleanup issues on the former base, will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 16, at Rantoul Business Center, 601 S. Century...
View ArticleChanute environmental cleanup end in sight
RANTOUL — The man who heads a portion of the environmental cleanup of the former Chanute Air Force Base said he can see an end to the work ahead, although additional work might be necessary to clean up...
View ArticleSmith among aquifer task force appointees
SPRINGFIELD — Rantoul Mayor Chuck Smith was one of the area mayors who were appointed to a committee aimed at protecting the drinking water source for much of central Illinois.Gov. Bruce Rauner also...
View ArticleStanding water at old hospital found to be safe
RANTOUL — Test results on a large body of standing water at the former Chanute Air Force Base hospital have come back negative in terms of any hazardous materials, a village official said.Eric Vences,...
View ArticlePeoples Gas sued over contaminated wells
MAHOMET — A Champaign law firm filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Chicago utility Peoples Gas over a 2016 leak at natural-gas facility near the Mahomet Aquifer that contaminated private water...
View ArticleIn Baker's world, nothing is wasted
By EMMA STOCKINGRantoul Press correspondentThe bricks beneath Gary Baker’s feet aren’t just any regular bricks.read more
View ArticleGovernor signs solar legislation
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed two bills that will help ensure solar development benefits farmers and rural communities in Illinois. read more
View ArticleSpecial-use permits for rural Ludlow, St. Joseph solar farm proposals move to...
URBANA — The fate of special-use permits for two private solar farms proposed for Champaign County is now in the hands of the full county board.On Thursday night, the county’s Environment and Land Use...
View ArticleLudlow, St. Joseph solar proposals move forward to county board
URBANA — The fate of special-use permits for two private solar farms proposed for Champaign County is now in the hands of the full county board.On Thursday night, the county’s Environment and Land Use...
View ArticleFisher solar farm project proposal withdrawn
FISHER — The solar company that requested a special-use permit for a solar farm within the Fisher village limits formally withdrew its request Monday night.Allie Loschen of Novel Energy Solutions told...
View ArticleChanute environmental group might disband
RANTOUL — The citizens commission tasked with providing community input for the environmental cleanup of the former Chanute Air Force Base might be disbanding.Restoration Advisory Board officials...
View ArticleIEPA fines Ludlow resident for alleged open dumping of wastes
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an administrative citation for $1,500 to the Brian Gerdes estate and executor Dana Marshall of Ludlow for alleged violations of the...
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