A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
- Posted on May 17, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and saddling the state with millions in clean-up costs.
