Posted on 07.06.26

Farmer faces $250K fine after pesticide drift near Morton school

Source: https://www.wglt.org/, July 2, 2026
By: Ben Howell

A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture [IDOA] for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event.

In the notice of the possible fine, Mark Eigsti also received notice of the revocation of his private applicator and operator licenses as a result of alleged violations of the Illinois Pesticide Act. Read more.

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