Northern Illinois tornado rated EF-3; wind speeds reached 140 mph
The National Weather Service rated Sunday night’s tornado as an EF-3, with wind speeds reaching up to 140 miles per…
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Class action lawsuit filed against Chemtool following massive fire
One week after a massive fire at a chemical plant in Rockton, residents have filed a class action…
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ATF: Cause of Chemtool Fire not criminal or suspicious
Officials also lifted the one-mile evacuation order near the Chemtool plant during a news conference on Friday…
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Illinois EPA wants AG to pursue legal action against Chemtool for alleged environmental violations
The Illinois EPA alleges violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and Illinois Pollution Control Board regulations by Chemtool for the…
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What’s next in fighting the Chemtool fire
An industrial firefighting crew experienced with battling refinery fires will attack the Chemtool fire with heavy foam.…
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The Chemtool Plant in Rockton is still burning, what chemicals are inside?
Large flames and a plume of black smoke could be seen for miles from the fire at Chemtool Plant in Rockton that started Monday…
Continue Reading Rockton, IL Chemtool fire “will burn for days”
Up to a one-mile radius from Chemtool in Rockton, Illinois is evacuating Monday morning due to a massive fire at the plant, according to Rockton…
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Illinois health officials stress awareness of blue-green algae in rivers, lakes
Water conditions are ideal for blue-green algae growth, according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Department of Public…
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Illinois may soon allow sports betting on in-state college teams
ou may soon be able to place a wager on your favorite college team in…
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Expert: Gas prices ‘likely won’t change much’ by the 4th of July
It might be a while before we start to see gas prices drop in southern…
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