Industrial Pollution | Audacy

Environmentalists ask Mayor to deny permit for metal shredding operation on Southeast Side following delay

March 17, 2021
Lightfoot's plan to tighten regulations on industrial pollution moves forward

March 17, 2021
Hunger Strike continues as many call on Lightfoot to deny General Iron’s permit on Southeast Side

February 16, 2021
City Council passes ordinance to increase fines on air pollution in Chicago to further protect residents New law will allow City to assess higher fines on industrial facilities and demolition contractors that create dust and risk the health and quality-of-life of residents.

January 28, 2021
Mayor plans to move forward with ordinance cracking down on industrial pollution "We plan to absolutely move forward with it. I am confident that we will get it passed."

October 8, 2020