A Chicago law could shift where heavy industry operates — and who bears the burden of pollution

Grist
By Juanpablo Ramirez-FrancoApr 16, 2025, 4:00 am73 pts
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. Chicago city leaders are set to consider a major overhaul in how and where polluting businesses are allowed to open, nearly two years after the city settled a civil rights…

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