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Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
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"it was like someone dumped feces on my front yard"
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Putrid smells from South Side plant enrage neighbors
“Rotting fish” and “decay of flesh” are terms used by city inspectors to describe Pullman Innovations, which has been ticketed multiple times for foul odors.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"it was like someone dumped feces on my front yard"
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
"it was like someone dumped feces on my front yard"
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Putrid smells from South Side plant enrage neighbors
“Rotting fish” and “decay of flesh” are terms used by city inspectors to describe Pullman Innovations, which has been ticketed multiple times for foul odors.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"it was like someone dumped feces on my front yard"
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
Surprise! A factory we highlighted in our 2023 report Ineffective By Choice is still causing problems.
If you missed our town hall meeting about the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, the video is up on youtube!
This link starts with our presentations about the ordinance and the effects of pollution
#HazelJohnsonCIO
This link starts with our presentations about the ordinance and the effects of pollution
#HazelJohnsonCIO
SW Chicago CIO Community Meeting
YouTube video by Neighbors For Environmental Justice
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June 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If you missed our town hall meeting about the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, the video is up on youtube!
This link starts with our presentations about the ordinance and the effects of pollution
#HazelJohnsonCIO
This link starts with our presentations about the ordinance and the effects of pollution
#HazelJohnsonCIO
We will also be livestreaming this meeting on our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@n4ejchicago...
June 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We will also be livestreaming this meeting on our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@n4ejchicago...
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the 11th and 12th wards have a lot of people who speak Spanish or Chinese as a first language, so we will have interpreters.
btw did you know that Chicago's 311 system only accepts air pollution complaints in English?
btw did you know that Chicago's 311 system only accepts air pollution complaints in English?
Zoom option available
Dinner, Childcare, and Interpretation provided
本活动将提供同步网上参与模式、免费晚餐、托儿服务、同步口译服务
Opción de zoom disponible
Cena, cuidado de niños e interpretación incluidos
Confirme su asistencia
con el código QR
Dinner, Childcare, and Interpretation provided
本活动将提供同步网上参与模式、免费晚餐、托儿服务、同步口译服务
Opción de zoom disponible
Cena, cuidado de niños e interpretación incluidos
Confirme su asistencia
con el código QR
June 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
the 11th and 12th wards have a lot of people who speak Spanish or Chinese as a first language, so we will have interpreters.
btw did you know that Chicago's 311 system only accepts air pollution complaints in English?
btw did you know that Chicago's 311 system only accepts air pollution complaints in English?
TONIGHT! Join us in person or online for a SW Chicago community forum about the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
We'll be joined by Ald Ramirez (12), Ald Lee (11), Ald Rodriguez (22), and State Rep Theresa Mah
RSVP at bit.ly/CIOmtg to get the zoom link or let us know you're coming!
We'll be joined by Ald Ramirez (12), Ald Lee (11), Ald Rodriguez (22), and State Rep Theresa Mah
RSVP at bit.ly/CIOmtg to get the zoom link or let us know you're coming!
June 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
TONIGHT! Join us in person or online for a SW Chicago community forum about the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
We'll be joined by Ald Ramirez (12), Ald Lee (11), Ald Rodriguez (22), and State Rep Theresa Mah
RSVP at bit.ly/CIOmtg to get the zoom link or let us know you're coming!
We'll be joined by Ald Ramirez (12), Ald Lee (11), Ald Rodriguez (22), and State Rep Theresa Mah
RSVP at bit.ly/CIOmtg to get the zoom link or let us know you're coming!
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Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
June 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
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The Damen Silos are currently zoned for:
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
June 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Damen Silos are currently zoned for:
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
The Damen Silos are currently zoned for:
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
June 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Damen Silos are currently zoned for:
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
"acetylene, cement lime, gypsum or plaster-of-paris, chlorine, corrosive acid or fertilizer, insecticides, disinfectants, poisons, explosives, paint, lacquer, varnish, petroleum products, coal products, plastic and synthetic resins and radioactive materials"
Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
June 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Everybody following this story should know:
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
1) Tadin refuses to say what he plans to do w/the property
2) It's zoned PMD 11-A, which means intensive manufacturing is "permitted by right" (no special approval required)
3) The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would change that
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“If I were them, I would be thinking about it as a measure to mitigate political risk,” Moser said. “If a warehouse opens up down the street....they’re going to assume that the alderperson did know. They’re going to assume you’re on the take.”
#HazelJohnsonCIO
#HazelJohnsonCIO
A neighborhood group released maps showing large swaths of land across the city are currently zoned for commercial warehouses and industrial manufacturing that don’t require public notice or city approval to be developed.
Maps show neighborhoods where environmental justice zoning ordinance would benefit residents most
After the ordinance’s April introduction, stalled hearings will likely delay a review process that already takes months.
www.chicagotribune.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“If I were them, I would be thinking about it as a measure to mitigate political risk,” Moser said. “If a warehouse opens up down the street....they’re going to assume that the alderperson did know. They’re going to assume you’re on the take.”
#HazelJohnsonCIO
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Let's go ward by ward and see where the cumulative impacts ordinance would offer new protections.
bit.ly/CIOmaps
#HazelJohnsonCIO
bit.ly/CIOmaps
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Let's go ward by ward and see where the cumulative impacts ordinance would offer new protections.
bit.ly/CIOmaps
#HazelJohnsonCIO
bit.ly/CIOmaps
#HazelJohnsonCIO
“If I were them, I would be thinking about it as a measure to mitigate political risk,” Moser said. “If a warehouse opens up down the street....they’re going to assume that the alderperson did know. They’re going to assume you’re on the take.”
#HazelJohnsonCIO
#HazelJohnsonCIO
A neighborhood group released maps showing large swaths of land across the city are currently zoned for commercial warehouses and industrial manufacturing that don’t require public notice or city approval to be developed.
Maps show neighborhoods where environmental justice zoning ordinance would benefit residents most
After the ordinance’s April introduction, stalled hearings will likely delay a review process that already takes months.
www.chicagotribune.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“If I were them, I would be thinking about it as a measure to mitigate political risk,” Moser said. “If a warehouse opens up down the street....they’re going to assume that the alderperson did know. They’re going to assume you’re on the take.”
#HazelJohnsonCIO
#HazelJohnsonCIO
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Today from @borderlessmag.bsky.social, with a great catch by Aydali Campa:
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
MAT Asphalt Installed Pollution Mitigation System Last Year, But Complaints Keep Rolling In – Borderless Magazine NFP
City inspectors found the newly installed mitigation technology was not “effectively controlling asphalt odor emissions” in August, records show.
borderlessmag.org
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today from @borderlessmag.bsky.social, with a great catch by Aydali Campa:
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
In the new data set, all of this description is gone.
It now reads "Result: Alleged violation not found"
It now reads "Result: Alleged violation not found"
June 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In the new data set, all of this description is gone.
It now reads "Result: Alleged violation not found"
It now reads "Result: Alleged violation not found"
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when chicago doesn't like what data shows, it doesn't fix the problem. it hides the data
Today from @borderlessmag.bsky.social, with a great catch by Aydali Campa:
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
MAT Asphalt Installed Pollution Mitigation System Last Year, But Complaints Keep Rolling In – Borderless Magazine NFP
City inspectors found the newly installed mitigation technology was not “effectively controlling asphalt odor emissions” in August, records show.
borderlessmag.org
June 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
when chicago doesn't like what data shows, it doesn't fix the problem. it hides the data
Today from @borderlessmag.bsky.social, with a great catch by Aydali Campa:
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
MAT Asphalt Installed Pollution Mitigation System Last Year, But Complaints Keep Rolling In – Borderless Magazine NFP
City inspectors found the newly installed mitigation technology was not “effectively controlling asphalt odor emissions” in August, records show.
borderlessmag.org
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today from @borderlessmag.bsky.social, with a great catch by Aydali Campa:
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
CDPH has *removed inspection narratives* from their public data sets. These narratives are a key tool for understanding city inspections, and CDPH is now hiding that data
Reposted by Neighbors For Environmental Justice (N4EJ)
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Neither of these alders has said how they will vote on the ordinance, so if you live in the 10th ward or the 43rd, give them a call!
June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Neither of these alders has said how they will vote on the ordinance, so if you live in the 10th ward or the 43rd, give them a call!
When we say Chicago uses planning and zoning to keep pollution out of white neighborhoods and put it in communities of color, this is what that looks like.
The General Iron fight happened because the city tried to move a scrap metal shredder from the first area to the second one
The General Iron fight happened because the city tried to move a scrap metal shredder from the first area to the second one
June 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
When we say Chicago uses planning and zoning to keep pollution out of white neighborhoods and put it in communities of color, this is what that looks like.
The General Iron fight happened because the city tried to move a scrap metal shredder from the first area to the second one
The General Iron fight happened because the city tried to move a scrap metal shredder from the first area to the second one
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Right now all of the highlighted areas on the map are zoned "by right" for big warehouses.
The PMD districts and M3 manufacturing districts also allow "intensive" industrial manufacturing like asphalt, corrosive acid, chlorine, and insecticides
#HazelJohnsonCIO
The PMD districts and M3 manufacturing districts also allow "intensive" industrial manufacturing like asphalt, corrosive acid, chlorine, and insecticides
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Right now all of the highlighted areas on the map are zoned "by right" for big warehouses.
The PMD districts and M3 manufacturing districts also allow "intensive" industrial manufacturing like asphalt, corrosive acid, chlorine, and insecticides
#HazelJohnsonCIO
The PMD districts and M3 manufacturing districts also allow "intensive" industrial manufacturing like asphalt, corrosive acid, chlorine, and insecticides
#HazelJohnsonCIO
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Chicago peeps - call your Alders & tell them you support the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts ordinance! I know there are a lot of shitty things going on right now & it’s hard to focus but this is important for our city.
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Chicago peeps - call your Alders & tell them you support the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts ordinance! I know there are a lot of shitty things going on right now & it’s hard to focus but this is important for our city.
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tbh I think most people don't even know we need this, because they assume you must have to get approved to build a factory. not requiring it would be ridiculous!
but Chicago is ridiculous. by right zoning should be for affordable housing, not heavy industry
but Chicago is ridiculous. by right zoning should be for affordable housing, not heavy industry
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
tbh I think most people don't even know we need this, because they assume you must have to get approved to build a factory. not requiring it would be ridiculous!
but Chicago is ridiculous. by right zoning should be for affordable housing, not heavy industry
but Chicago is ridiculous. by right zoning should be for affordable housing, not heavy industry
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
June 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Let's talk about zoning!
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
Did you know that some parts of Chicago are pre-approved for pollution?
If you live there, developers can build a factory or huge warehouse with no public notice or city approval required.
The Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance can change that.
#HazelJohnsonCIO
This was a significant topic in today's hearing, as Alders pushed the commissioner to explain why you can get a pile of parking tickets overnight but ongoing air pollution violations are allowed to continue for weeks or months
We also documented a pattern we call "the Dave Graham rule."
1. A facility is cited for pollution and given a hearing date
2. The problem continues, they are inspected again
3. The inspector notes the ongoing violations but does not issue more citations because "there is a pending hearing"
1. A facility is cited for pollution and given a hearing date
2. The problem continues, they are inspected again
3. The inspector notes the ongoing violations but does not issue more citations because "there is a pending hearing"
April 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This was a significant topic in today's hearing, as Alders pushed the commissioner to explain why you can get a pile of parking tickets overnight but ongoing air pollution violations are allowed to continue for weeks or months