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MAT Asphalt to pay $1.2 million after McKinley Park neighbor’s lawsuit over odor

Eligible residents must file a claim in January for money from the court settlement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Brandon Johnson wasn’t supposed to take campaign money from city contractors, but he did

A campaign aide calls it an “oversight” and says $46,500 is being returned, agreeing that the ethics rule is “a sound and necessary policy to ensure a fair government.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

Damen Silos demolition delayed by federal review

The city won’t determine next steps in the proposed teardown of the Southwest Side structures until the Army Corps of Engineers does its own assessment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Asphalt plants ordered to cut pollution for Chicago city contracts

Bidding is again open for city work to provide materials that fill potholes and repair streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Despite protests, Damen Silos sold by state to controversial buyer

Community groups, preservationists and environmentalists had asked Pritzker to halt the sale and requested that the city intervene.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Decision on historic Chicago River site is too important to be made in a silo

The Damen silos beg for conversation on how they could be reused in a higher, better and more public way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Gov. Pritzker asked to delay sale of Damen Silos

Groups ask for community meetings to discuss use of the 23-acre riverfront property, which is slated to be sold for $6.5 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022

Damen Silos, featured in ‘Transformers’ movie, set to be sold by state

The owner of a controversial McKinley Park asphalt plant is the winning bidder for the 23-acre Southwest Side property, offering $6.5 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022

Council members ask for environmental reviews on city bids

Ald. Sigcho-Lopez and six other alderpersons sent a letter to Chicago officials following a McKinley Park asphalt plant’s bid for $500 million in city work.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022