Energy Cabinet hosts conference to boost coal use in Illinois
Illinois officials and industry leaders gathered Monday to promote coal powered plant siting, with an emphasis on new subsidies under a law enacting up to 80 million dollars for plants over 400 megawatts creating 150 jobs. Executives warned subsidies may take years to materialize, but optimism remains for new projects in Franklin County and beyond.
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Ryan announces coal grants totaling fourteen million dollars
Governor George H. Ryan announced fourteen million in grants to private coal related projects across Illinois counties including Arclar Company LLC Willow Lake Mine Complex and Illinois Fuel Company LLC. The $130 million total investment supports mine openings equipment upgrades roadway improvements and reclamation efforts with dozens of projects and hundreds of jobs affected.
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SIU to cope with funding gaps via hikes and unfilled posts
SIU plans tuition increases and leaving vacancies unfilled to bridge a funding shortfall for next year. President James E Walker told a Senate Appropriations panel the reductions would be painful, risking layoffs, larger classes, fewer courses, and cutbacks in programs and equipment.
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