New Energy Bill Overlooks Illinois Coal Mining Operations

By Olivia Canny
Coal Mining
In this April 12, 2007 file photo, the exterior of the Crawford Generating Station, a coal-fired power station, is seen in Chicago Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press
Coal Mining
In this April 12, 2007 file photo, the exterior of the Crawford Generating Station, a coal-fired power station, is seen in Chicago Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

New Energy Bill Overlooks Illinois Coal Mining Operations

By Olivia Canny
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Coal mining operations are a top polluter in Illinois, but the state’s latest energy plan doesn’t address them. Reset gets the details from a Chicago Tribune reporter.

GUEST: Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune reporter