INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

General Iron owner says Lightfoot broke rules, politicized permit process

Lawyers in a new filing are seeking emails and other documents as they seek to reverse the city decision to deny the metal shredder’s permit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

City announces big environmental impact study as Pilsen residents protest metal shredder

A major cumulative impact study of pollution is part of a $188 million plan to address environmental justice and climate, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

EPA refuses to open new civil rights inquiry into General Iron

Southeast Side community groups hoped the environmental agency would look into the city’s role in a planned move of a North Side metal shredder to their neighborhood.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

Garza’s final flip-flop in General Iron fight shows ‘she’s not worried about people’s health’

In a nearly 20-minute defense of the project, Ald. Susan Garza lashed out at community groups, environmentalists, the media, City Hall, the public health commissioner and, most notably, her political ally Mayor Lori Lightfoot for preventing the business to open in her ward.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2022

‘Sham process’ on General Iron has shocked business community

After watching this process play out, the city and U.S. EPA have a lot of work to do to rebuild the trust of the business community.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2022

Lightfoot slow to act on promises to use old industrial sites to build new, green economy

But the mayor won praise for rejecting a permit to allow a car- and metal-shredding operation on the Southeast Side. ‘This is what environmental justice looks like,’ EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2022

Administración de Lightfoot niega el permiso que le permitiría a General Iron mudarse al lado sureste

La decisión prolongada puso fin a una batalla de casi tres años entre su administración y los residentes que dijeron que no pueden tolerar más contaminación del aire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022

Lightfoot rejects Southeast Side metal shredder’s plan to open

The move ends an almost three-year standoff between residents and the mayor over the relocation of General Iron.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022

Final public meeting on Southeast Side metal shredder set for next month

The city will make a decision on the permit for the controversial relocated General Iron facility sometime after the meeting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2022

City delays decision on Southeast Side metal shredder permit

An assessment of the public health impact of rebranded General Iron operation has been slowed by COVID-related delays, the city said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2022