General Iron looks to return to Lincoln Park after permit denied, residents complain of pollution

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The owner of a controversial scrapyard is looking to return to Lincoln Park.

General Iron's location on North Clifton shut down more than a year ago after a series of complaints over noise and pollution.
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They had planned to move to a new location on the city's Southeast Side, but the city denied that permit application amid neighborhood protests.
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The city has also denied this latest permit, but General Iron's owners have requested a hearing on the denial. The date for that has not been set.
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