Category Archives: Updates

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 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 Agrees To Sell Raw Water to Sunrise Coal

Posted on June 19, 2013 by sutc

On Monday evening, the Village of Georgetown trustees voted unanimously in favor of a contract to provide 300,000-500,000 gallons of water per day to Sunrise Coal (Hallador Energy) for washing coal at their proposed Bulldog Mine.  Georgetown gets its water … Continue reading →

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Homer Votes “No” To Raw Water Sale

Posted on April 20, 2013 by sutc

By now you’ve probably heard the good news. At its April meeting, the Homer Village Board voted unanimously 5-0 to decline to sell raw water to Sunrise Coal and Hallador Energy for use in washing coal at their proposed mine.  (Read the News-Gazette … Continue reading →

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