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| | Background |
 | | Pecatonica and the surrounding area has been, and still is, a place free from driveby shootings, gangs, and such and is a good place to live. |
 | | Shortly thereafter, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) ordered the closing of the landfill being operated by the City of Rockford that was so high it was commonly referred to as "Mount Trashmore". |
 | | The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency allowed the Howard family, which is now doing business as William Charles, Ltd., to line a large gravel pit, known as Pagel Pit, with asphalt. |
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