Illinois Oil: A Little-Known Land of Lincoln Staple

May 14, 2025Uncategorized

Nearly four billion barrels of oil have been produced in Illinois since commercial production began…

by Seth Whitehead

Illinois Oil Reserve Property Tax Revenue Has Averaged $7.1 Million Per Year Since 2007

March 5, 2025Illinois Basin,Illinois oil,Illinois Property Taxes,Illinois Education FundingUncategorized

Many Illinoisans may not be aware that the state’s active oil production leases are assessed and…

by Seth Whitehead

Illinois Oil Production Increased Slightly in 2024

February 7, 2025

Illinois Crude Oil Production Totaled 7.18M Barrels in 2023

February 16, 2024Uncategorized

by Seth Whitehead

Demise of Gasoline-Powered Vehicles Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

January 15, 2024Lithium,Electric Vehicles,Cobalt,Rare Earths,China,Internal Combustion Engine,Gasoline DemandUncategorized

by Seth Whitehead

More Than 150 Attend 2nd Annual Illinois Basin Celebration

October 16, 2023Illinois Basin,Illinois oil,Campbell Energy,Travis Thompson Oil Corp.,#IllinoisBasinProudUncategorized

by Seth Whitehead

Why Americans Aren’t Likely to Embrace Electric Vehicle Mandates

April 25, 2023Climate Change,Oil and Gas,Inflation Reduction Act,Electric Vehicles,EVs,Biden AdministrationUncategorized

by Seth Whitehead

Updated Report: Illinois Oil Reserves Generated $108.6M in Local Property Tax Revenue From 2007-2021

February 7, 2023Uncategorized

Many Illinoisans may not be aware that the state’s active oil production leases are assessed and…

by Seth Whitehead

Illinois Oil Production Totaled 7.22M Barrels in 2022

February 1, 2023Illinois Oil Production,Oil and Gas,Illinois Basin,Illinois Crude OilUncategorized

by Seth Whitehead

Benefits of Fossil Fuels to Humanity Have Far Outweighed Negatives

December 15, 2022Fracking,Natural Gas,Oil,Climate Change,Energy Transition,Keep It In the Ground,Fossil Fuels,Natural Resources Defense Council,Global WarmingUncategorized

The Natural Resources Defense Council claims fossil fuels have “exacted an enormous toll on…

by Seth Whitehead