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The Illinois Petroleum Board reports that there were over 7.1 million barrels of crude oil produced in the year 2023 across the state. Lawrence County ranked 7th among the 45 counties that produce oil. The county produced 337,894 barrels in 2023, but that was down nearly 25,000 from 2022. Overall, oil production from the entire state was below 2022 levels. White County in southeastern Illinois remained the state oil production leader with over 1.9 million barrels produced. Crawford County was 3rd, and neighboring Wabash County 4th.
Wabash among the Hub-and-Spoke training sites training the state's firefighters
Indiana wrapping up recounts in three legislative races
Garth Brooks announces The Blame It All On My Roots Tour kicking off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Art and photo contest open for DNR hard card licenses
IFB: Summer cookout costs decrease for Indiana shoppers, lower than U.S. average
$22 million Fourth of July water roller coaster coming to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
4th of July firework safety tips from the State Police Peru district
