Gov. Quinn and industry spar over next moves for petcoke
Gov. Quinn and industry spar over next moves for petcoke
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The Illinois Pollution Control Board is considering emergency action against businesses using petroleum coke, or petcoke. The move comes after southwest side Chicago residents have complained about the substance in the air, and the potential health dangers that could bring. WBEZ’s Michael Puente has been following the issue, and he has the latest on what could be next.
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