Proximity to basin, railroad make Tuscola prime site

TUSCOLA – Robert Finley opened a can of Mountain Dew in front of 150 people Tuesday night at the Tuscola Community Center.

No, Finley wasn't thirsty. The Illinois State Geological Survey senior geologist wanted to demonstrate how the fizz in the pop – carbon dioxide – enters the atmosphere.

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