Laurel: Juneteenth wrapped up its activities with a parade of signs, songs and celebration on Main Street in downtown Johnstown on Monday. The events concluded eight days of local Juneteenth
Representatives of several organizations started the final day of Johnstown’s Juneteenth activities on Monday by parading down Main Street with signs, songs and a sense of celebration.
A health department official says the city considered many issues, including air quality and health in the surrounding community, in nixing a scrap business along Calumet River.
A top Chicago health official testified Wednesday that the denial of a Southeast Side metal shredder’s permit was decided on multiple factors, including residents’ concerns about cumulative air pollution and high rates of chronic diseases in the surrounding community.