American Chemical, owned by the Kingston polygamist family, was fined $27,000 for dumping chemicals in ponds, sewers and storm drains.

Velpula questioned the solvency of the chemical Viridis would be producing and raised concerns over what would happen if it spilled into the river. Eric Lawrence, the plant manager for Viridis ...

A chemical plant that Peoria officials say will bring practices that are "sensitive" to environmental concerns will be allowed to build a new facility along the Illinois River. The Peoria City ...