Coal-Fired Power Plants
Emanuel Unveils Plans To Redevelop Sites Of Coal Plants, Old Asphalt Factory
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Saturday unveiled plans to redevelop three old industrial sites on the Southwest Side – including the two infamous coal plants that closed last month.
Chicago’s Last 2 Coal Plants To Shut Down Early
Chicago’s last coal-fired power plants will close earlier than expected.
Report: Power Plant Owner Could Abandon lllinois
A published report says the Midwest Generation power company may leave Illinois altogether after closing two of its old coal-fired plants in Chicago.
2 SW Side Coal Plants Agree To Shut Down Early
Two controversial coal-fired power plants in Chicago reportedly are being phased out.
Pilsen, Little Village Residents Sue Over Coal Plant Pollution
Residents of the Little Village and Pilsen neighborhoods have filed class-action lawsuits against two coal-fired power plants.
Mayor Has Sharp Words On Coal-Fired Power Plants
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has some sharp words for the operator of two coal-burning power plants in the area.
Clean Power Advocates Protest At City Hall
Some Chicago aldermen are getting coal in their stockings today.
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- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
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