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Andrew Rehn of the Prairie Rivers Network presents the report "Cap and Run: Toxic Coal Ash Left Behind by Big Polluters Threatens Illinois Water" in a packed room at the Illinois state capitol building in Springfield.
Report shows toxic contamination at coal ash sites throughout Illinois
A new report published by several state environmental groups shows severe pollution of groundwater at nearly every known coal ash storage site in Illinois.