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Galatia Mine

History of Illinois Coal Mining

January 8, 2022coal mining, Illinois slavery, longwall mining

Watch Illinois’ history with coal. The video features slavery, prosperity, and uprisings & disasters that led to labor & environmental laws.

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Coal Ash Bill Signed into Law

March 17, 2020Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, illinois coal ash bill

JB Pritzker signs Illinois Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act on July 30, 2019, making Illinois the fourth in the country to regulate coal ash!

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Dim Future for Illinois Coal

March 16, 2020illinois coal

Illinois Coal Production … Expected to Stop in 20 Years In process – Page will be completed by March 20 or before

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Fox News Coal Ash Bill Signed

JB Pritzker Signs New Coal Ash Law

July 31, 2019Illinois coal ash, JB Pritzker, Protect the Fork, Protect the Middle Fork

Today, bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois’ residents and their water from toxic coal ash was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Dynegy Withdraws Stabilization Plan

July 10, 2019coal ash pollution, Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork

While the fight to protect the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution continues, Dynegy agrees to revise its riverbank plan to reduce harm to this National Scenic River.

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Together, We Just #KickedCoalAsh!

May 30, 2019#KickedCoalAsh, Illinois coal ash, Protect the Middle Fork, SB9 Coal Ash Pollution Prevention

We“#KickedCoalAsh” this week! Thanks to YOUR help, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, is on its way to the Governor’s desk.

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Illinois Passes Landmark Coal Ash Bill

May 29, 2019Coal ash legislation, Illinois coal ash, SB9 Coal Ash Pollution Prevention

On Memorial Day, the Illinois General Assembly passed landmark coal ash legislation, which now heads to the Governor’s desk for signing.

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Major Coal Ash Bill Passes IL Senate!

May 11, 2019Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act, Illinois coal ash, SB 9

With Senator Scott Bennett’s leadership, the Illinois Senate advanced SB9, a bill aimed at ensuring safe closure of toxic coal ash pits at Illinois power plant sites.

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EJC Objects to Dynegy Permit

January 21, 2019Dynegy coal ash, Dynegy Middle Fork, Dynegy Section 404, Protect the Middle Fork

EJC objects to the issuance of a Section 404 permit for Dynegy’s harmful Middle Fork riverbank project, and asks for an Environmental Impact Statement.

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Donate to Protect the Middle Fork

August 27, 2018"eco-justice collaborative", Dynegy coal ash, Illinois coal ash, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Protect the Fork

EJC is working towards a permanent solution that protects the Middle Fork from coal ash pollution. Now it’s your turn. Can you donate to our campaign?

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