A look at Illinois bill to regulate fracking

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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois House Bill 2615 would regulate a controversial method of oil and gas drilling known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking. The legislation is unusual because it was negotiated with the help of industry and environmental groups. Here are some of the provisions:

— All fracking wastewater must be stored in closed tanks.

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