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DNR says its earlier decision was wrong.
2:29 pm
Thu February 21, 2013

IL DNR Revokes North Canton Mine Permit

Credit Canton Area Citizens for Environmental Issues
View of Canton Lake

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has revoked a permit for a proposed coal mine just north of Canton in Fulton County.

The DNR had issued a mining permit for the “North Canton Mine” several years ago but the agency has now decided it did not follow its own guidelines when doing so.

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