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As Demolition Of Damen Silos Looms, Southwest Siders Demand Transparency (blockclubchicago.org)

submitted 2 years ago by andrew@midwest.social to c/chicago@midwest.social

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[–] andrew@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Update - https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/08/25/as-neighbors-fight-to-save-damen-silos-mckinley-park-alderwoman-calls-for-demolition-permit-delay/

For anybody who doesn't know, the company who bought this lot was able to build an asphalt plant next to a park, school, and people's houses without any notice or public input. Part of their site was rezoned by the previous alder after receiving large donations.