Illinois AG asked to ensure proper cleanup of oil spill
Source: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/, March 15, 2022
State environmental officials want Illinois’ attorney general to ensure that a pipeline operator conducts a proper cleanup after an estimated 165,000 gallons of crude oil spilled in southern Illinois.
The oil leak started Friday morning in Edwardsville near Illinois 143 and entered Cahokia Creek, which runs parallel to the pipeline just north of the city.
Marathon Pipe Line, which operates the pipeline, shut it down and sent equipment and workers to contain and clean up the oil, the Belleville News-Democrat reported. Read more.