Author Archives: sutc

Vermilion Mine Informational Meetings

Posted on November 18, 2013 by sutc

Join us and your neighbors as we bring updates on Sunrise Coal’s (Hallador Energy) proposed Bulldog Coal Mine in southwest Vermilion County. With recent water sales, land sales, and Sunrise Coal’s evolving plan regarding their permit, come and hear what … Continue reading →

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Website Additions

Posted on November 16, 2013 by sutc

Recently we have added two new features to our website. We have added contact information for Illinois politicians.  Look for the “Contact Your Local Politicians” menu under the “Get Involved” menu above to find your legislators and local elected officials. … Continue reading →

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Georgetown Public Meeting – August 2, 2013

Posted on August 3, 2013 by sutc

Here’s a podcast of the audio from most of this meeting: News-Gazette Coverage: August 2, 2013   http://www.standuptocoal.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GeorgetownMeeting02Aug2013.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download

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Georgetown and Sunrise Coal, LLC Hold a “Public” Meeting

Posted on July 31, 2013 by sutc

Please plan to attend (and bring a friend) Georgetown and Sunrise Coal:  Update on Georgetown’s Water and proposed coal mine near Homer, IL Friday Aug 2 6:00 pm Mary Miller Jr. High School 414 W. West Street Georgetown, IL   Note: Questions … Continue reading →

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Georgetown Water Contract

Posted on July 18, 2013 by sutc

Here is a copy of the signed contract between Georgetown, IL and Sunrise Coal, LLC (Hallador Energy) for production water for the proposed Bulldog Mine.  This copy was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.  Georgetown has not made … Continue reading →

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