More concerns arise at Sterigenics in Willowbrook
— February 7, 2019The Illinois attorney general and DuPage County state’s attorney are concerned over recent readings that show an elevated level of ethylene oxide in Willowbrook. The readings are…
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Neighbors of Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook take to the streets
— December 16, 2018Kevin Owens wore a gas mask as he stood along Spring Avenue in Oak Brook, protesting the emission of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in the Southwest Suburbs. Just yards away from…
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State, DuPage County sue Sterigenics company
— November 5, 2018Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin have filed a lawsuit against Sterigenics of Willowbrook, alleging air pollution violations…
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Residents near Willowbrook plant feeling trapped by toxins in the air
— October 16, 2018Gabriella Rios buys organic when she goes to the grocery store. She has her kids in groups and extracurricular activities – all to keep her family as healthy as possible. “What’s…
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EPA will continue to monitor Sterigenics emissions
— December 3, 2018Jacquie Harding believes living in the footprint of a sterilization company’s air emissions played a role in her being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago. Harding,…
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Questions remain about Sterigenics operations in Willowbrook
— October 29, 2018Area elected officials are calling for the shutdown of a sterilization firm until southwest suburban residents, worried about emissions from the plant, get answers to their health concerns….
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