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Caterpillar joins backers of power plant project
Associated Press, Forbes, February 8, 2010
Caterpillar joins in FutureGen Alliance
Herb Meeker, Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, February 8, 2010
Caterpillar announces plans to join FutureGen project
Tim Landis, The State Journal-Register, February 8, 2010
Exelon Joins Illinois 'Clean-Coal' Demonstration Plant
CNNMoney.com, January 30, 2010
Quinn, Exelon to make FutureGen announcement today
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 29, 2010
FutureGen decision expected by next month
Belleville News Democrat, January 22, 2010
Final FutureGen decision expected by mid-February
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 21, 2010
FutureGen in the news even as the area waits for DOE's
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 18, 2010
County board OKs FutureGen road improvement prep
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 12, 2010
Illinois sixth in power plant CO2
Illinois Times, December 3, 2009
U of I research grant sounds like good news for FutureGen
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, November 19, 2009
FutureGen's fate waits for January
Daily Eastern News, November 16, 2009
Durbin confident FutureGen will be approved by Department of Energy
Herald & Review, November 14, 2009
FutureGen group says project costs have dropped
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, November 14, 2009
Progress encourages FutureGen exec
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, November 2, 2009
New technology will ensure America's energy future
stl today, October 29, 2009
Futuregen officials in talks with state
Bloomington Pantagraph, October 15, 2009
World energy ministers back CCS
The Chemical Engineer (TCE) Today, October 14, 2009
US aims for carbon capture in a decade
Financial Times, October 12, 2009
FutureGen Alliance's board taps new chairman
Chicago Tribune, September 2, 2009
FutureGen, DOE look for cost cuts, new partners
Associated Press, September 1, 2009
FutureGen to meet in Mattoon
Daily Eastern News, September 1, 2009
FutureGen Alliance looks toward early 2010
Daily Eastern News, August 26, 2009
Coal carbon capture gets US boost
United Press International, July 17, 2009
Energy Department signs off on Ill. FutureGen site
Belleville News-Democrat, July 15, 2009
US DOE takes step forward on FutureGen coal project
Reuters, July 15, 2009
Energy Department takes next step on FutureGen
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, July 14, 2009
Feds move on $2.4B carbon capture project
United Press International, July 14, 2009
2 FutureGen partners drop out of coal project
Associated Press, June 25, 2009
Two companies pull out of FutureGen
St. Louis Business Journal, June 25, 2009
Mattoon believes in power of FutureGen
The State Journal-Register, June 20, 2009
Minus the fist pumps, FutureGen agreement welcomed in the area
Journal Gazette and Times Courier, June 14, 2009
In Mattoon, FutureGen coal-cleaning plan gets a second chance
Chicago Tribune, June 13, 2009
FutureGen project gets green light
Crain's Chicago Business, June 12, 2009
'Clean coal' plant back on in Illinois
The Swamp, June 12, 2009
Clean Coal: Fresh Legs for FutureGen Project
Wall Street Journal, June 12, 2009
Huge FutureGen plant gets final go-ahead
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 12, 2009
FutureGen moves forward with Department of Energy support
St. Louis Business Journal, June 12, 2009
Clean Coal Project Revived in Illinois
The New York Times, June 12, 2009
DOE Revives FutureGen, Reversing Bush-Era Decision
The New York Times, June 12, 2009
Clean Coal Project Revived in Illinois
The New York Times, June 12, 2009
FutureGen backers await word on project's future
Chicago Tribune, June 10, 2009
Congressman wants Obama decision on FutureGen project
Journal-Gazette and Times-Courier, June 5, 2009
DOE: Has Set Aside $1 Billion To Study Funding FutureGen in Ill.
EasyBourse.com, May 15, 2009
New US energy secretary believes FutureGen project has merit
The State Journal-Register, March 30, 2009
Gaffe could revise plans for innovative coal plant
Associated Press, March 11, 2009
Energy Dept. Said to Err on Coal Project
New York Times, March 10, 2009
Errors fueled Bush decision to cancel FutureGen: GAO
Crain's Chicago Business, March 10, 2009
Energy secretary indicates that FutureGen has a future
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, March 6, 2009
DOE taking 'fresh look' at FutureGen, energy chief says
New York Times, March 5, 2009
Ill. 'Clean Coal' Project Resurrected by Powerful Backers
The Washington Post, March 5, 2009
DOE taking 'fresh look' at FutureGen, energy chief says
The New York Times, March 5, 2009
DOE's Chu: Administration Moving Ahead With 'Clean Coal' Technology
CNNMoney.com, March 5, 2009
FutureGen closer to becoming reality
WTHI-TV (CBS), February 26, 2009
Johnson opposed stimulus, still backs FutureGen
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, February 18, 2009
Small Town in Illinois Might Win Big
Wall Street Journal, February 13, 2009
FutureGen funding is in stimulus bill but dependent on Department of Energy
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, February 13, 2009
Money pared down for FG project
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, Februrary 13, 2009
FutureGen not explicitly named in stimulus bill
The News-Gazette, Februrary 13, 2009
Stimulus may have room for FutureGen
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, February 10, 2009
Johnson angry about FutureGen project being listed as 'pork'
The News-Gazette, February 5, 2009
FG supporters not stung by pork list
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, February 3, 2009
Durbin and Bipartisan Group of Senators Ask Energy Secretary to Release Record of Decision
www.durbin.senate.gov, January 29, 2009
Senators ask DOE to release FutureGen decision
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 29, 2009
Durbin, fellow senators begin process of reviving FutureGen
The Southern, January 29, 2009
So far, coal winning out over nuclear
Politico, January 28, 2009
Coal Industry Digs Itself Out of a Hole
Wall Street Journal, January 15, 2009
Energy nominee leaves Durbin hopeful on FutureGen
Associated Press, January 8, 2009
FutureGen coal plant in Mattoon may be revived
The Chicago Tribune, January 8, 2009
Ill. delegation encouraged about FutureGen prospect
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, January 7, 2009
Sen. Durbin pushes to revive FutureGen project
The News Gazette, January 1, 2009
Congressman Costello on FutureGen
WSIL-TV (ABC - Southern Illinois), December 22, 2008
'Clean Coal' Backers Pitch Project for Stimulus Plan
Wall Street Journal, December 18, 2008
Seismic survey supports FutureGen site
Journal-Gazette and Times-Courier, December 12, 2008
FutureGen Alliance buys land for plant near Mattoon
The News-Gazette, December 12, 2008
Durbin gathering FutureGen supporters for renewed effort
The News Gazette, November 20, 2008
FutureGen officials meet with Congressional delegates
Journal Gazette and Times Courier, November 20, 2008
OUR VIEW: President-elect Obama: Make FutureGen an energy priority
Journal Gazette and Times Courier, November 11, 2008
FutureGen supporters hopeful with new president
The Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2008
FutureGen supporters hopeful with new president
The Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2008
FutureGen land options finalized
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, August 13, 2008
Durbin Not Giving Up on FutureGen
WSIL TV - Carterville, IL, USA; August 7, 2008
Battle for FutureGen worth fighting
The Southern - Carbondale, IL, USA; August 6, 2008
FutureGen land buy adds up to $6.5M
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier - Charleston, IL, USA; August 6, 2008
FutureGen plant's money protected
News Gazette; July 12, 2008
Senate panel preserves federal funds for FutureGen
Mattoon Journal Gazette; July 8, 2008
FutureGen studies receive $2 million in support
Champaign News-Gazette; July 3, 2008
Candidates have good news for nuclear power, FutureGen
News Gazette; June 22, 2008
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
