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Fox River pollution strike force targets Illinois waterway cleanup
The Fox River Basin unit of the Illinois River Pollution Strike Force led by PEORIA supervisor Ed Marek investigates river contamination. After identifying a beauty parlor chemical source near Aurora, the team pursued enforcement actions against ABC Great States Theatres, culminating in a settlement and cleanup with penalties considered. The effort spans 48 counties, monitoring 500 facilities with 15 technicians and 3 clerical staff, aiming to reduce fecal coliform and other pollutants to safeguard River Basin waters.
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Peoria
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Aurora
the Fox
Fox River
Illinois River Pollution Strike Force
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Chicago
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Fox River Basin
Illinois River Basin
Richard B. Ogilvie
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ABC Great States Theatres
Barbara Sidler
Strike Force
Pollution Control Board
ABC Theatres
Kankakee River
Sangamon River
Illinois Direct
Illinois River
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Joliet
Keith Weeber
EPA
Weeber
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