Prairie Rivers Network will honor Kevin Green, Pete Leki, and Joy Schmoll for their work in protecting and promoting the health of Illinois rivers and wildlife at its Annual Dinner on October 10. The event will be held at the I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S First Street in Champaign IL. Vermilion County Board […]
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Illinois Groups Call on Rep. John Shimkus to Address Failing Coal Ash Pits
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Today 18 environmental organizations and community groups representing hundreds of citizens in Illinois sent a letter to U.S. Representative John Shimkus urging the congressman to address failing coal ash pits in the state. The letter comes six months after an impoundment failure at Duke Energy’s Dan River plant in North Carolina unleashed […]
New Report: Risks and Costs of Dynegy’s Coal-Fired Power Plants on Illinois Communities
Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance, Sierra Club, Prairie Rivers Network Highlight Path for Communities to Transition Away from Risky Coal View Full Report Here PEORIA – Today, the Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance (CIHCA), Prairie Rivers Network and the Sierra Club released a report highlighting the risk posed by Dynegy’s coal-fired power plants on communities across […]
Illinois DNR Rejects Coal Mine Proposal After Scofflaw Company Defaults On Bond Obligation
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently rejected a permit renewal application for Springfield Coal Company’s Industry Mine. Citing failure of financial obligations, the June 4 permit denial marks a significant step toward stronger enforcement of coal mining regulations in Illinois. “By denying this permit, IDNR is letting Springfield Coal and the mining industry […]
Coal Ash Waste Hearings in Chicago Will Address Pressing Statewide Illinois Water Contamination Issues
Recent Disasters Across the Country Spur Communities Impacted by Coal Ash Contamination to Call for Stronger Protections CHICAGO – Today, community members from across the state of Illinois whose lives have been negatively impacted by coal ash waste contamination joined the Sierra Club, Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Prairie Rivers Network to outline why the […]
