The City has until September 1 to come up with an action plan on how it will change its approach to zoning and land-use practices to address disproportionate environmental impacts on communities of color.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to appeal the ruling, defending the city’s decision to block Southside Recycling from opening on a site along the Calumet River.
As the demand for home deliveries grows, scores of warehouses have been built near homes and schools, bringing exhaust fumes closer to millions of people. More monitoring of emissions and regulatory power are part of the solution.