June 11, 2024 | Blog Post
The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill related to carbon capture, transport and sequestration (often just called CCS) this legislative session. The bill is a product of negotiations between the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition…
Middle Fork Settlement Benefits Vermilion Forest Preserves
March 28, 2024 | Blog Post
Last June, we locked in a victory for the beloved Middle Fork of the Vermilion River that was years in the making…
PRESS RELEASE: Appellate Court Affirms Illinois’ Strong Coal Ash Protections
March 14, 2024 | Press Release
An Illinois Appellate Court upheld the state’s coal ash rules in a Wednesday ruling, delivering a blow to coal plant owners Midwest Generation LLC, Vistra Corp., and Ameren Energy…
Reform Needed to Stop Zombie Mines
March 7, 2024 | Blog Post
Advocates from across coal-mining communities, including Prairie Rivers Network, released a new federal policy platform on February 15th, aimed at ensuring…
Honoring Bruce Hannon’s Legacy
February 20, 2024 | Blog Post
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Prairie Rivers Network’s founding father, Dr. Bruce Hannon. Bruce’s accomplishments are too numerous to recount in full, but…
