Crawford Power Plant Demolition and Fallout

MAT Asphalt (a hot mix asphalt plant) operates in the McKinley Park neighborhood steps away from a school and across the street from a 69-acre park. Credit: Anthony Moser

The Illinois Environmental Justice Act is a step in breaking down racist practices that have put communities of color at a disadvantage for decades. By increasing community participation and transparency in the industrial permitting process, the act ensures that government agencies take an honest look at the existing pollution in a community before allowing any more industry to pile on. This will bring much-needed equity to a process that has too long put vulnerable communities at risk.

Residents, Alders Call For Action After Reports Show City Failed to Protect Neighborhoods from Industrial Pollution

CEJN continues its reflection on the anniversary of the victory to deny the General Iron permit. Here we interview Breanna Bertacchi, member of the Stop General Iron campaign and former hunger striker.

The City of Chicago does not enforce environmental laws in any way that could seriously disrupt the operation of businesses that violate them.

Yesenia Chavez, former Stop General Iron Hunger Striker shares powerful letter reflecting on the two-year anniversary of the hunger strike

Lightfoot Stalls on Ordinance Pertaining to Building Decarbonization, Community Organizations Respond as Heating Bills Skyrocket

Members of CEJN recently attended a Mayoral Candidate Forum organized by the People's Unity Platform. Here we republish the speech by Alfredo Romo of Neighbors for Environmental Justice

As railroad workers find themselves in the crossroads of months-long negotiations over better working conditions and paid time off, CEJN stands in solidarity with them

Activists Urge City to Dismantle “Zombie” Southeast Side General Iron Facility in Addition to North Side Location

Southeast Side Environmental Activists Speak Out Against Proposed Mining Operation 

Groups Shut Out of Process to Call on Pritzker Administration to Suspend Sale of Damen Silos

Residents Want the Pritzker Administration to Delay the Sale of Damen Silos after Rushed Process Without Community Input

Lightfoot Administration to Enter into Settlement Discussions with HUD over Environmental Racism Dispute