Vermilion

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As of Oct.25, 2018, the state of Illinois has purchase the BUZZI UNICEM property to add it to Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock State Park. *********************************************************************************************************************
http://www.newstrib.com/free/springfield-acquires-buzzi-property-for-million-video/article\_203e37f8-d89a-11e8-9a7e-e72ef52ec0d6.html?fbclid=IwAR0Ry4xcff6cheH1HIIlR43f0OufMURYJNTq1rcGbVIXW5ddXwhac7Qpd2E
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The above article does say 'The project will indeed bring Bailey’s Falls, Wildcat Rapids and a number of ponds and wooded areas into the public domain, along with expanding access to the Vermilion River for boating and rafting.

It will be some time before the public can set foot in any of the newly-acquired areas.

Kerry Novak, complex superintendent for Starved Rock and Matthiessen, said the agency will have to conduct a number of time-consuming assessments to ensure wildlife is protected and to minimize risks to human safety.

“They’re going to have to be patient,” he said. “It’s going to take a couple of years to get in there.”'