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Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Last year the plant took on damages after a massive flash flood on a small creek and lake.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Will the city of Jacksonville agree to construct a new water treatment plant?

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Board hears enrollment update.

Friday, December 10, 2010  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has released the Bureau of Air’s annual Air Quality Report for calendar year 2009.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking ideas for projects that reduce stormwater runoff and other discharges into state waterways.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Investigators are trying to figure outexactly what caused a fish kill that destroyed 40,000 fish and other aquatic life in central Illinois.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has granted Reckitt Benckiser Inc., an extension of its provisional variance allowing the company to continue selling its Air Wick® Freshmatic® Ultra air freshener to Illinois distributors.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Fifth- and sixth-grade students are eligible to compete in the contest sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008  State environmental officials say overall disposal capacity in Illinois is sufficient for the next 18 years.