NRG Energy is closing two of its coal-fired power plants in Illinois, including one in Waukegan that residents have protested in favor of its closure for years due to health concerns. The company cited low market prices and their transition away from coal as the reason for the closures. “Closing these plants was a difficult, […]
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Working Structure Fire at NRG Energy Plant in Waukegan
The Waukegan Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 4:48 P.M. today at NRG Energy Plant, 401 East Greenwood Ave in Waukegan. Truck 4, Engine 3, Rescue 4, Engine 1, Squad 1 & Battalion 1 were dispatched. Dispatch advised it was called in by NRG Energy Plant themselves and said smoke […]