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Homer Enters Into Water Potable Water Contract with Sunrise Coal

Posted on March 14, 2013 by sutc

Homer, Ill. – Despite having voted against a potable water contract with Sunrise Coal at its February 11th meeting, the village trustees decided to reconsider the unaltered contract for potable water at their March 11th meeting. The vote came after … Continue reading →

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The Future

Posted on March 14, 2013 by sutc

Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog mine will contribute to global pollution.  Coal is the world’s largest contributor to greenhouse gasses.

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Homer To Re-Vote on Potable Water Contract with Coal Mine Tomorrow

Posted on March 10, 2013 by sutc

On Friday the News-Gazette reported that Homer’s potable water contract with Sunrise Coal will be revisited at tomorrow’s Homer Village Board meeting. One of the board members who voted “no” last month has changed his mind and is willing to … Continue reading →

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Join Us to Celebrate at Sleepy Creek March 9th, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by sutc

With their recent vote against selling water to Hallador Energy and Sunrise Coal’s proposed mine in Vermilion County, the Homer Village Board has taken an important first step towards protecting area land and water resources from coal pollution. We know … Continue reading →

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Homer Village Board Stands Up For Clean Water and Healthy Farms

Posted on February 15, 2013 by sutc

Homer, Ill. – In a positive development and favorable outcome for area residents, farms, and natural resources, on Monday February 11th, 2013, the Village of Homer voted 3-2  against an ordinance that would have approved a contract to sell potable … Continue reading →

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