U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

A portion of the Illinois River in unincorporated Grundy County known for wildlife, recreational boating and stunning views is in danger of losing its charm and could face environmental risks, according to homeowners who live in the area. Illinois & Michigan Oil, LLC is in the process of permitting the installation of a barge terminal project on the south bank…

NEW AT 6:
A PROPOSED BARGE TERMINAL IN GRUNDY COUNTY IS DRAWING THE IRE OF NEARBY RESIDENTS– CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THEIR HOMES AND LOCAL WILDLIFE.
BUT THE DEVELOPER SAYS THE PLAN KEEPS SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN MIND.
THE AREA IN QUESTION IS ALONG THE ILLINOIS RIVER– NEAR SENECA.
NBC 5’S CHRIS COFFEY HAS THE STORY.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is willing to take initial steps toward fortifying a lock-and-dam system on a Chicago-area waterway so it can protect Lake Michigan from invasive Asian carp.

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