FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mat asphalt - Caught on Camera

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

Damen Silos demolition to get public meeting

Michael Tadin Jr. and his family bought the silos from the state for $6.5 million in December.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

MAT Asphalt wins up to $141M in city contracts after settling pollution complaints

MAT was awarded the contracts last week to provide city road crews with asphalt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 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

City rejects $500 million in asphalt bids over pollution concerns

McKinley Park’s MAT Asphalt, others will have to resubmit bids later this year after new public health recommendations are issued.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 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

McKinley Park asphalt maker seeking $500 million in city work — alarming residents

Community organizers say more production will mean more air pollution from MAT Asphalt, but the plant’s owner, Michael Tadin, says the concerns are exaggerated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022

MAT Asphalt says its air pollution is below state limits

A company consultant’s report, under review by the Illinois EPA, doesn’t satisfy a community group that wants the plant shut down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2022