Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, announces an agreement to regulate the oil and gas extraction process known as “fracking.” Speaking Thursday in the Illinois Statehouse, both business groups and environmentalists say they support the proposal.
Environmentalists and business groups have reached an agreement that paves the way for "fracking" in Illinois. IPR's Brian Mackey has more on Thursday's announcement.
It was an unusual sight: supporters of the oil and gas industry sharing a podium with environmental activists. They've agreed on legislation that would regulate the oil and gas extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking."