A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: “THE ETHICS OF FRACKING” EDMC’s EcoFilm Series CRYSTAL LAKE – Please join The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, with co-sponsors the League of Women Voters and Citizens Climate Lobby, and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fracking
Illinois Democrats dawdled so long with passing and implementing legislation to regulate fracking that the possibility of stimulating the economy of Southern Illinois with new oil production has now passed. That partisan twist isn’t in the Tribune article from which … Continue reading
When former U.S. House Speaker came to the Lake in the Hills Airport rally, the poster on the podium was a picture of a gas pump with “2.50” under it. Gingrich was pushing the goal of $2.50 a gallon gasoline. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: End of Session Review ”Fracking” Lawmakers also approved model legislation covering hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as “fracking”). The technology holds out the promise of new jobs and greater energy independence. Extensive negotiations … Continue reading
An email from the McHenry County Environmental Defenders: Member Action Alert Please call your legislators about fracking in Illinois today! Today the Illinois House Executive Committee is expected to consider SB1715, which contains measures to regulate high-volume horizontal fracturing, or … Continue reading
On Sunday, March 17th, the Sunday Chicago Tribune features Richmond-raised Andy Turco, an oil-field worker in North Dakota. Why is he there? Inadequate job opportunities in McHenry and nearby counties. The story tells of his having dropped out of Richmond-Burton … Continue reading
Crystal Lake’s Loren Burkett offers the following commentary: “McHenry County College recently hosted an informational meeting on natural gas production and hydraulic fracturing. “This was presented by the Sierra Club which has a strong history of supporting natural gas for … Continue reading
While the price of natural gas has decreased enough as a result of fracking, the Illinois Green Party is opposing expansion in Illinois. While this is a Southern Illinois issue, I thought those of us in Northern Illinois who have … Continue reading