Residents divided by new plans to house pet coke

Residents divided by new plans to house pet coke

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KCBX Terminals announced plans today for a new facility to house pet coke on the South East Side. The plans call for an enclosed transfer station to deal with the dust-like byproduct that some nearby residents say causes pollution and health problems. But will the new facility calm their fears? WBEZ’s Michael Puente broke the news this morning about KCBX’s plans and joins us in studio.