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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Brett Chase

Asphalt plants ordered to cut pollution for Chicago city contracts

Asphalt is loaded into a truck at MAT Asphalt. Under new city rules, city contractors will have to further limit air pollution. (Brian Rich/Sun-Times)

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has included new environmental requirements for asphalt plants that seek city contracts.

The move follows a decision last June to reject all bids for $500 million in asphalt contracts after concerns about air pollution. Private companies supply city crews that fill potholes and repair streets.

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