Category Archives: Vermilion County

More Questions for Sunrise Coal

Posted on March 20, 2015 by sutc

On Thursday, IDNR announced that it has neither approved nor denied the permit application for Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog Mine.  Instead, they have sent a letter to Sunrise Coal requesting several modifications to the permit application.  Sunrise Coal will have … Continue reading →

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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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Public Information Meeting – September 3

Posted on August 26, 2014 by sutc

Public notice has been served for Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog mine. Join Stand Up to Coal and Prairie Rivers Network for an informational meeting to learn more about the consequences of a local coal mine and how you can have … Continue reading →

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Bulldog Mine Informational Meeting in Homer

Posted on January 4, 2014 by sutc

Please note the correct location. The original post indicated the wrong location. 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, … Continue reading →

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Sidell and Catlin Wrap-Up

Posted on December 21, 2013 by sutc

Community meetings with Stand Up to Coal (SUTC) members and local residents were held on November 25th in Sidell and December 4th in Catlin regarding Sunrise Coal’s proposed coal mine in Vermilion County. The group reviewed the obstacles that have … Continue reading →

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