ELKHART, Ill. (AP) — Owners of a central Illinois coal mine are seeking a zoning change to allow the expansion of a coal-waste storage facility.

The Viper Mine proposal goes before Logan County zoning officials Thursday. The meeting is expected to draw a crowd, including opponents.

Recommended Stories

Chicago man sentenced for 2009 triple slaying

As Illinois prepares to borrow another $2B, repayment leaves taxpayers ‘at risk’

Illinois’ daily death toll lower than six previous day’s as some call for plan to reopen economy