A number of local governments across Illinois are getting money to inspect pollution-control facilities and to investigate complaints about illegal dumping.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is issuing 19 grants totaling more than $1.5 million.
Here is a breakdown of the grant money:
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Credit Illinois Environmental Protection Agency