Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Aldermen Press Pause On Tax Break For Little Village Warehouse On Old Crawford Coal Plant Site
Opponents of the development testified that diesel trucks brought by the warehouse would increase air pollution and exacerbate respiratory illnesses.
Environmental Justice Issues To Take Center Stage At Community Meeting Thursday In Little Village
Community groups from the South and Southwest sides will discuss their ongoing fight for environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Huge Distribution Warehouse At Old Crawford Coal Plant Site In Little Village Gets Zoning Approval
Despite opposition, the $100 million project is expected to go before City Council Thursday.
Huge Distribution Hub Likely Replacing Crawford Coal Plant — Meaning More Dirty Air For Little Village, Critics Say
Little Village opponents loudly protested during a key vote on the $100 million project before being removed from the chamber by security guards.
Little Village Neighbors Demand City Stop Crawford Redevelopment Plan
The project would bring more diesel trucks to the neighborhood, impacting residents' health, environmental leaders say.
Semi-Trucks Are Taking Over Little Village, Neighbors Say — And Giant Warehouse Plan Will Make It Worse
At the meeting, several residents said they opposed the proposed $100 million, 1 million-square-foot warehouse that would bring more trucks to the neighborhood.
Weigh In On Future Of Little Village Industrial Corridor At Planning Meetings This Week
The city is holding three meetings to discuss the industrial modernization planning for the Southwest Side neighborhood.
