As a sit-in against fracking continues at the Illinois state capitol, movement activists held a press conference Wednesday afternoon in front of the governor’s office and led a public meeting with Mary Morrissey, representative for attorney general Lisa Madigan.
For excellent, detailed coverage of the afternoon, read Jeff Biggers’ “Live at Historic Vote in Illinois: Steingraber and Citizens Bust Fracking Bill (Video)”.
Will Reynolds – Illinois Fracking Fight Continues (EcoWatch)
Steingraber at the capitol (Ben Evans’ Video)
Tabitha Tripp protesting fracking in Illinois (Ben Evan’s video)
Sandra Steingraber and Citizens Protest Fracking at IL Attorney General’s Office (Ben Evans Video)
Press coverage:
Jeff Biggers – PA Residents to IL Governor: Ban Fracking (EcoWatch)
Bill Rau – Illinois Fracking Bill: A Worst Case Scenario (EcoWatch)
Opponents of fracking take their case to Governor Quinn’s office Wednesday (Pantagraph)
Video
Courtesy of Lisa Offutt
Sandra Steingraber
Jeff Biggers
Photos
Sandra Steingraber speaks out against the Illinois “regulatory” bill at the state capitol.
Jeff Biggers, environmental journalist, speaks against fracking and the history of extractive industries in Illinois.
Tabitha Tripp, anti-fracking movement activist, speaks to the press.
Sandra Steingraber speaks to the gathering prior to the meeting with Mary Morrissey, Illinois attorney general office.
Sandra Steingraber speaks with Mary Morrissey about the inevitable harms of fracking, and saying Lisa Madigan’s legacy rests on this issue.
Just BloNo 
Thanks, Corey, for covering this event. What a great day for the movement! Bill or no bill we’re going to keep fighting fracking every step of the way.
Posted by Annette McMichael | May 29, 2013, 9:40 pm