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News Articles

Durbin says planning for FutureGen project will continue
The News-Gazette
June 14, 2008

Mattoon official encouraged after FutureGen hearing
The News-Gazette
May 9, 2008.

Shimkus vows to keep project alive
Mt. Vernon Register News
May 9, 2008.

Ill. lawmakers call for GAO review of FutureGen decision
Crain's Chicago Business;
February 15, 2008

Senate chair: FutureGen project alive for Mattoon
Journal Gazette - Times-Courier;
May 8, 2008

The FY 2009 Fossil Energy Research and Development Budget
Testimony submitted by Ben Yamagata;
March 18, 2008

State House supports fight for FutureGen; Resolution urges help from Congress to bring plant back
Journal Gazette - Times-Courier;
February 22, 2008

Ill. lawmakers call for GAO review of FutureGen decision
Crain's Chicago Business;
February 15, 2008

Energy Department backing out of Illinois-bound FutureGen project, officials say Energy chief tells lawmakers Illinois project is on ropes
Chicago Tribune;
January 30, 2008

Ill. Lawmakers Will Fight for Coal Plant
Associated Press;
January 30, 2008

Governor blasts Department of Energy's plans
News-Gazette.com;
January 30, 2008

FutureGen Alliance remains committed to Mattoon site
jg-tc online;
January 30, 2008

FutureGen tech team treks through town today
Journal Gazette - Times-Courier;
January 8, 2008

Meetings will map next steps for FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times-Courier;
January 4, 2008

Illinois lands clean-coal plant; But White House warns of rising costs
Chicago Tribune;
December 20, 2007

Mattoon, Ill., picked for FutureGen pollution-free coal plant
Associated Press;
December 19, 2007

Mattoon lands FutureGen power plant
News-Gazette;
December 18, 2007

Towns awaiting the word on FutureGen plant
News-Gazette.com;
December 16, 2007

Gov. makes final push for Illinois FutureGen
Chicago Sun-Times;
December 16, 2007

FutureGen: A glimpse of coal's future?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch;
December 15, 2007

2 states, 1 big coal windfall
Chicago Tribune;
December 13, 2007

Illinois or Texas? No leaks on which state will get FutureGen
The Southern;
December 12, 2007

Mich., W.Va. latest to align with Ill. bid for FutureGen
Associated Press;
December 3, 2007

Communities rally around FutureGen hopes Mine workers' union adds its support to both Illinois sites
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
December 3, 2007

Area rallies in support of FutureGen
The News-Gazette;
December 3, 2007

Freudenthal backs Illinois bid for futuregen
Associated Press;
November 27, 2007

Wyoming supports Illinois' futuregen effort
Journal Gazette - Times-Courier;
November 27, 2007

Wyoming backs Illinois for futuregen project
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette;
November 27, 2007

Backing a fellow coal state
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune - Casper Star-Tribune;
November 27, 2007

Ohio joins four others in support of Illinois for FutureGen
The News-Gazette;
November 20, 2007

Ohio becomes fifth state to join Illinois FutureGen coalition
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
November 20, 2007

Ohio latest state to align with Illinois' bid for FutureGen
Associated Press;
November 19, 2007

Wisconsin backs Illinois bid for FutureGen
Associated Press;
November 14, 2007

Doyle backs clean coal plant in Illinois; Facility would showcase new technology
Journal Sentinel Online;
November 13, 2007

FutureGen: Four finalist sites still in the running; Alliance on schedule to announce final site selection in December
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
November 12, 2007

Congressmen: Local FutureGen sites still are in the running
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
November 9, 2007

Durbin wants FutureGen decision kept on schedule
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
October 26, 2007

Group forms to attract plant to Tuscola
The News-Gazette.com;
October 17, 2007

Illinois gets Pa.'s support in quest for coal project
Associated Press;
October 10, 2007

Pennsylvania joins list of Illinois supporters for FutureGen
The News-Gazette.com;
October 10, 2007

Pennsylvania governor backs Illinois power plant
nwi.com;
October 10, 2007

Forum about coal gasification includes expert opinions
thesouthern.com;
September 19, 2007

Durbin discusses FutureGen with Tuscola, Mattoon officials
The News-Gazette.com;
September 14, 2007

Durbin to Texans on FutureGen: Not so fast
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
September 14, 2007

Final FutureGen offer submitted, now local officials wait for word
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
August 9, 2007

Blagojevich signs FutureGen incentive bill
Pantagraph.com;
July 30, 2007

Illinois lawmakers OK FutureGen incentives
STLtoday.com;
July 27, 2007

Blagojevich will sign FutureGen legislation
Pantagraph.com;
July 26, 2007

House OKs coal project incentives; Lawmakers trying to lure power plant to Illinois
Associated Press;
July 18, 2007

House OKs FutureGen incentives package
St. Louis Post-Dispatch;
July 18, 2007

Coles, Douglas FutureGen public forums deemed successes
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 30, 2007

Tuscola goes all out for FutureGen officials
The News-Gazette Online;
June 29, 2007

Residents speak out during Tuscola session on FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 29, 2007

Mattoon states its case for power plant
The News-Gazette Online;
June 27, 2007

FutureGen could provide a windfall for Illinois
The News-Gazette Online;
June 27, 2007

Residents probe the many aspects of FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 27, 2007

Public comments focus on courting new plant
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 27, 2007

Study looks at the wider impact of FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 27, 2007

FutureGen Study Projects 300-Plus Jobs
Associated Press;
June 27, 2007

Study highlights statewide benefits of FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 26, 2007

FutureGen environmental report details likely impacts
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
June 25, 2007

State will upgrade Tuscola roads if FutureGen plant comes
The News-Gazette Online;
June 20, 2007

C-U area population boom may help Tuscola draw businesses
The News-Gazette Online;
June 17, 2007

Area sites still contenders for FutureGen project
The News-Gazette Online;
May 26, 2007

FutureGen hearings June 26, June 28 in Mattoon, Tuscola
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
May 25, 2007

Seems they CAN teach an old fuel new tricks
Chicago Tribune;
May 21, 2007

Mattoon council agrees to rezoning for FutureGen
Journal Gazette - Times Courier;
May 16, 2007

Illinois Senate passes bill to help land FutureGen plant
The News-Gazette; March 22, 2007

Illinois sites are expected to clear key hurdle
St. Louis Post-Dispatch; March 7, 2007

Legislation to land $1 billion plant filed on Friday
The News-Gazette; February 10, 2007

Railroad poised to bring supplies to FutureGen
Mattoon Journal Gazette; January 18, 2007

Coal is king again in Illinois
Illinois Country Living; January 2007

FutureGen board selects new leadership

Champaign News-Gazette; December 16, 2006

FutureGen engineers to get lay of the land

Mattoon Journal Gazette; December 14, 2006

All four towns eventually could get FutureGen plants, CEO says
Champaign News-Gazette; October 29, 2006

llinois forms task force to win FutureGen facility
Associated Press; October 23, 2006

Four steps needed to keep FutureGen headed to Illinois
Mattoon Journal Gazette; October 20, 2006

FutureGen project promoted; Task force to lobby for high-tech plant that will convert coal to gas
Springfield Journal-Register; October 18, 2006
 
Illinois fires up FutureGen team
Quad-City Times; October 18, 2006

FutureGen: ‘We’re Going to Bring the World to Town’
Mattoon Journal Gazette; September 5, 2006

Meeting Answers FutureGen Science Questions
The Bloomington Pantagraph; August 30, 2006

SIU Officials to Testify at FutureGen Hearing
The Southern Illinoisian; August 29, 2006

Information Flows at FutureGen Gatherings
Mattoon Journal Gazette; August 19, 2006

Durbin, Johnson Push for FutureGen Plant
Champaign News-Gazette; August 14, 2006

State Sweetens the Pot for FutureGen
Mattoon Journal Gazette; August 14, 2006

Now on FutureGen’s Short List, What’s Next for Mattoon, Tuscola?
Associated Press; July 28, 2006

Two States Vie to Host World’s First Near-Zero-Emissions Coal Plant
Associated Press; July 26, 2006

Two Illinois Towns in Running for Plant: Mattoon, Tuscola Among the Four That Might Get Power Generator
Chicago Sun-Times; July 26, 2006

Mattoon, Tuscola on Short List for Site of ‘Clean’ Power Plant
Chicago Tribune; July 26, 2006

FutureGen Coal Plant Could Mean $3 Billion For Region
Champaign News-Gazette; June 25, 2006

Peabody, Partners Finalize Alliance
St. Louis Post-Dispatch; September 14, 2005