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Public Hearing Well Attended

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sutc

The Jamaica High School gymnasium was packed with people interested in commenting on and asking questions about the permit application for the proposed Bulldog Mine. The public spoke for about two and a half hours. Supporters of the proposed mine … Continue reading →

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Informal Conference a Big Success!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by sutc

Last Tuesday, a little over 100 people gathered at the Georgetown Community Center for the IDNR informal conference regarding Sunrise Coal’s permit application for the proposed Bulldog Mine.  The audience was split between pro-mine folks (mostly Sunrise Coal miners) in … Continue reading →

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Public Informal Conference – October 7, 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by sutc

What: The IDNR will hold an “informal conference,” which is the first of two possible public hearings, about Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog Mine permit application.  This is a chance for community members to make oral comments regarding the the proposed … 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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