Environment & Health News

Published April 26, 2024

The Chicago Truck Data Portal tallied commercial traffic at intersections across Chicago's Southwest Side, including three spots in McKinley Park.

• The Chicago Truck Data Portal tallies truck counts at Southwest Side intersections, including three in McKinley Park.
• 35th and Ashland is the second-busiest spot in the study.
• Cumulative impacts map shows most of the neighborhood as heavily burdened.

Read more: Truck Count Study Shows Impact on McKinley Park Neighborhood

Published February 9, 2024

The long-vacant Continental Can Co. building at 3815 S. Ashland Ave. will be torn down soon, attendees learned at a Feb. 8 meeting at the McKinley Park field house.

• The long-vacant historic building at 3815 S. Ashland Ave. will be demolished soon, developers say.
• Meeting at the McKinley Park field house details demolition process, answers questions.
• Meeting was much smaller than the Damen Silos demoliton meeting one week prior.

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Read more: Demolition Imminent for Continental Can Co. in the Central Manufacturing District

Published December 12, 2023

Residents within 1/2 mile of MAT Asphalt have until late January to file their claims, or until early January to opt out, in a noxious odor class action lawsuit.

• A lawsuit alleging noxious odors results in a class action settlement for McKinley Park neighborhood residents.
• Deadlines to submit a claim or opt out are set for January 2024.
• Asphalt plant operator denies wrongdoing or liability; will add $900K in additional equipment as part of settlement.

Read more: Outreach Begins for $1.2 Million MAT Asphalt Class Action Settlement

Published November 15, 2023

Six figures in grant funding is slated for employees and a riverfront bike path study at the McKinley Park Development Council.

• Six figures in grant funding are earmarked for McKinley Park Development Council personnel.
• Our Great Rivers grant engages consultant to study a bike path along the Sanitary and Ship Canal.
• Block grant to pay executive director salary and consultant for mission and governance changes.

Read more: Grants Pay for Employees, Riverfront Study, at Development Council

Published October 5, 2023

The long-derelict Damen Silos on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between Ashland and Damen avenues will not be demolished until assessment of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review.

• Demolition of Damen Silos stayed until assessment of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review.
• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces delay on decision for a City of Chicago demolition permit.
• Property owner Michael Tadin Jr. agrees with community engagement, permitting review.

Read more: Damen Silos Demolition Delayed Until U.S. Corps Review