Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

Companies that violate the Illinois Oil and Gas Act could face stiffer fines under a new bill aimed at reducing the thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells scattered throughout downstate Illinois.

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