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

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


by Seth Whitehead

Demise of Gasoline-Powered Vehicles Has Been Greatly Exaggerated


by Seth Whitehead

More Than 150 Attend 2nd Annual Illinois Basin Celebration


by Seth Whitehead

Why Americans Aren’t Likely to Embrace Electric Vehicle Mandates


by Seth Whitehead

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

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


by Seth Whitehead

Benefits of Fossil Fuels to Humanity Have Far Outweighed Negatives

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


by Seth Whitehead

Diesel: The Underappreciated Lifeblood of Our Economy


by Seth Whitehead

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