Lincoln Park residents rally against metal facility pollution

Monday, July 22, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Residents in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood rallied against a facility that shreds metal.

They said General Iron is polluting their community.
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The 110-year old company is located along the North Branch of the Chicago River near Goose Island.

General Iron recently installed a new air filtering system required by the EPA, but it's not up and running yet.
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General Iron said it is in compliance with Health Department regulations.

The company still plans to move into a new plant on the city's Southeast Side by next year.
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