Speak up for the Chicago River: Don’t sell Damen Silos site to asphalt plant owner

The state should drop the idea of selling the Damen Silos site along the Chicago River to the owner of an asphalt plant, an expert writes. (Mark Capapas/Sun-Times)

The State of Illinois needs a wakeup call about the Damen Silos site along the Chicago River.

We have been witnessing the dramatic transformation of the Chicago River from an industrial corridor into a centerpiece of Chicago and the next great park system. In many places it is a vibrant public waterfront, with a rich river ecology inviting all, both human and wildlife, to visit.