The article said the injection wells are the source of the seismic activity. It did not state the the chemical make up of fluids being injected into the wells was the cause of the earthquakes.
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Les Winkeler
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Les Winkeler is sports editor and outdoors writer for The Southern Illinoisan.
I’m a softie. I’ll admit it.
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CARBONDALE — Although Ashley Wood is from Orland Park, a Chicago suburb, her Southern Illinois University softball teammates call her “Califor…
As you read this Sunday morning, I should be turkey hunting.
An employee who loves his or her job is a good employee.
MURPHYSBORO — Jase Mizell swatted a pair of two-run homers to support a combined two-hitter by Noah Matesevac and Jacob Brown in Massac County…
The news of Lew Hartzog’s death earlier this week hit Southern Illinois University fans over the age of 50 like a sledgehammer.
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CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University athletic program lost one of its all-time greats Tuesday as Hall of Fame track coach Lew Hartzog…
If numbers of birds are any indication, this could be a banner year for turkey hunters in Southern Illinois.
LAKE APOPKA — Lake Apopka’s Wildlife Drive is probably the best wildlife adventure you’ve never heard of.
A hearty bite of ham sandwich was interrupted by a huge splash just behind me.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
And, the problem with him having to wait 10-15 days so a thorough background check can be conducted is ....?
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
OK, my bad, I said magazine rather than clip -- does that change the amount of rounds he had available? Second, hunting deer with rifles in Illinois would be illegal anyway. Third, really? Muzzleloaders? How many shots could he fire in 10 minutes with a muzzleloader as compared to an AR-15. …
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: In today's world zoos serve a greater good
Haven't been to the Memphis Zoo. Did enjoy the Nashville facility. Also, Columbus, Ohio's.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Rational discussion of gun laws overdue
I certainly didn't blame guns for violence in this column. However, I believe there are times guns do cause violence ... In my opinion, carrying a gun can change a person's judgment in some situations. And, the fact remains, in virtually all mass murders committed in this country, guns are t…
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Dismantling of IDNR was predictable
Minnesota and California have turned their state economies around ... and, they both raised taxes.
Depriving people of all amenities will drive people from the state and prevent people from moving in.
Of all the bloated state agencies, do you think their aren't 100 or so redundant jo…
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Fracking decision disappointing
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/us/oklahoma-acknowledges-wastewater-from-oil-and-gas-wells-as-major-cause-of-quakes.html