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Pilsen residents warn of toxic metals from metal scrapper, ask Pritzker to slow permit renewal

Brett Chase·Chicago Sun Times·2026-06-03 19:18:20·1 view

Residents living near a large scrap metal operation in Pilsen are asking Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration to tap the brakes on giving the business a new operating permit this year because of fear that it releases too many toxic metals into the air. Sims Metal, which recycles material from junked cars, large appliances and other objects, has been in the crosshairs of federal and state regulators for years. It paid $225,000 to settle a federal environmental case in 2018. And Illinois Attorney

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