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Breaking: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is dropping plans for a proposed 25-foot high expansion of a toxic waste dump on Chicago's Southeast Side lakefront after years of litigation from community & @ELPCenter and following opposition from Illinois EPA:
chicagotribune.com
The Army Corps said it will work with the state, the city and the Illinois International Port District to explore ‘sustainable and feasible alternatives.’
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Victory for Chicagoans & all who care about protecting healthy communities & #LakeMichigan! ELPC has been honored to represent Alliance of the Southeast & @FOTPChicago to stop the toxic dump plan for lakefront. Thank you @GovPritzker @KwameRaoul & @ILEPA
https://t.co/Rb8jisPBb4
elpc.org
"This is a victory for community residents and all of us who care about protecting healthy communities and Lake Michigan"
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This Wednesday! Come support frontline communities to stop sacrifice zones. #EJ leaders have fought for a cumulative impacts ordinance for years, let's help make it a reality. 📢 9am Wednesday 3/9/25 🌲 Wear green to rally! 🏛️ Outside Chicago City Hall, N LaSalle entrance
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“This is a major win for our community, to have @ILAttyGeneral and @ILEPA say the expansion of this toxic landfill will not be (approved),” says Amalia NietoGomez @ASEChicago. IL EPA opposes proposed toxic waste dump expansion on SE Side lakefront
chicagotribune.com
Army Corps wants to raise the dump 25 feet to hold an additional 1 million cubic yards of toxic sediment over the next 20 years.
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VICTORY! The U.S. Army Corps has withdrawn its plans to expand the toxic landfill (aka Confined Disposal Facility on the north end of Calument Park) on Lake Michigan! This is a big win for environmental justice neighborhoods like ours.
Army Corps drops plan for expansion of Lake Michigan dump after opposition from Illinois EPA and community advocates https://t.co/ybR5P4afaI
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More than 5 hours of discussion ends with unanimous Plan Commission approval, as a hotly debated South Side quantum computing campus heads to City Council. Related Midwest also announced plans to develop 40 single-family homes near the project.
blockclubchicago.org
The Plan Commission approved the project to transform the former South Works steel mill into a multibillion-dollar quantum park. Some neighbors want the developer to sign a community benefits...
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Chicago Plan Commission public comment on quantum has started
The November meeting of the Chicago Plan Commission is underway. Follow along on the livestream: https://t.co/fgGcQuWAZe
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One of the most packed Plan Commission meetings we've seen.. 70 speakers signed up to speak about #SouthWorksQuantum campus
@ASEChicago @ChiCedr Packed standing room only crowd at Quantum Computing #Chicago plan commission vote @FOTPChicago
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@ASEChicago @ChiCedr Packed standing room only crowd at Quantum Computing #Chicago plan commission vote @FOTPChicago
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The facility has the potential to cause mass gentrification &environmental harms,&as currently proposed would not benefit our communities. To submit comments & for more info., visit
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🚨 HELP US STOP THE REZONING OF SOUTH WORKS FOR A QUANTUM FACILITY! Submit comments by Wed,11/20, 10am AND/OR Join us on Thurs,11/21,10am &demand Plan Commission slow this down! Part 1
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Call for solidarity with tenant facing alleged retaliation today at 11am on Southside
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Community leaders spoke at a press conference beforehand https://t.co/kyK8MByi4b
100s at city held meeting about Southworks Quantum Computing Campus @ASEChicago @SETaskForce @__juanpab @JakeSheridan_ @brettchase @afrodip @ChiCedr @royalpratt @WGNNews
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100s at city held meeting about Southworks Quantum Computing Campus @ASEChicago @SETaskForce @__juanpab @JakeSheridan_ @brettchase @afrodip @ChiCedr @royalpratt @WGNNews
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@ChiCedr @ASEChicago School Board Candidates Talk Diverse Learning, Quantum Careers At Southeast Side Forum https://t.co/aiGuot0N4M via @BlockClubChi
blockclubchicago.org
Adam Parrott-Sheffer, Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Karin Norington-Reaves fielded questions on bilingual education, neurodiverse students' needs and more at a candidate forum Friday.
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South Siders Urge Slowdown On Quantum Computing Campus https://t.co/AFLArMt4cb via @BlockClubChi
blockclubchicago.org
Some South Chicago neighbors are calling for a community benefits agreement, saying local and government officials are moving too quickly to develop the former U.S. Steel South Works site.
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South Siders Urge Slowdown On Quantum Computing Campus. https://t.co/ImnTGwZOe4
blockclubchicago.org
Some South Chicago neighbors are calling for a community benefits agreement, saying local and government officials are moving too quickly to develop the former U.S. Steel South Works site.
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W/little notice to residents,South Works &Quantum Re-zoning &Planned Development ordinance is being introduced TODAY @ Chicago City Council.Residents urge City to slow down process &address community benefits,outlined in letter signed by 80 orgs &residents
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Letter calling for community benefits for the South Works Quantum Campus- Signed by 80 organizations and community members, 09/18/2024 Letter outlines a number of community benefits prioritized by...
@CHIdocumenters 4: The first commenter, a member of South Shore based environmental justice organization, ETHOS, asks the council to slow down the approval process for the rezoning the U.S. Steel Works site for a quantum computing site
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