Citizens Against Longwall Mining

Deer Run Mine

We are a group of central Illinois residents who have been fighting the Deer Run Coal Mine in Hillsboro, IL since 2004. We are opposed to coal mining practices such as longwall mining that destroy our fertile farmland, as well as coal ash and coal slurry disposal methods that threaten the health of our communities, lands and waters.

More Damage at 15th and 9th

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Long shot from 9th Avenue. Brush has been cleared, ditching and tiling has begun.

The water accumulated in the low areas. The source is unsure but trenching began immediately.

Several large pieces of earth moving equipment were moved in to clear vegetation, trench and install tile that will move the standing water to the south to 9th avenue.

One large piece of equipment tipped over into the ditch.

Plat map of affected area.

Damage, Deer Run Mine

Cracks in the Road

Subsidence from the Deer Run Longwall Mine has taken its toll on 15th Road near 9th Avenue. The photos below tell the rest of the story.

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15th road looking north from the bottom of the slope.

15th road looking South you can see the bathtub
effect. Water will accumulate in these low areas.

Longwall mining’s subsidence began on 9/13/12
with the first panel.

The cracks continue in the middle of the road as
well as along the side.

The field to the east of the road has subsided and
beginning to slope to the right side of the photo.

Damage, Deer Run Mine

Do We Have Enough Water for Communities and Coal?

The lack of rain and extreme temperatures has prompted cities of Hillsboro and Litchfield to encourage conservation and caution in water usage.  Hillsboro has even activated an existing city ordinance #1416 that regulates water usage to minimize evaporation and households’ watering distribution.  Offenders may be fined $50 to $500 for a water violation.

A . . . → Read More: Do We Have Enough Water for Communities and Coal?

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Public Hearing--Deer Run Mine Boundary Revision

August 6th at 6:00 pm VFW Hall 8353 Illinois Route 127 Hillsboro, Illinois 62049

The Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a public hearing regarding a boundary revision to Hillsboro Energy, LLC, Deer Run Mine that proposes to expand operations within 100 feet of the outside right-of-way of 15th Avenue and Schoolhouse Road. The . . . → Read More: Public Hearing–Deer Run Mine Boundary Revision

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Lost Homes--Lost Communities

Visit our new page! Lost Homes–Lost Communities — a photo gallery of family homes and barns that have been lost to Deer Run mine.

We plan to add additional photos as they become available, as well as the stories of the families whose lives have been changed forever when the mine . . . → Read More: Lost Homes–Lost Communities

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