| Skokie officials give updates on environment sustainability |
2021-02-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 2021 p. 6 |
Slankard, Max,
Recycling,
Skokie Public Works Department,
Skokie Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission,
Energy conservation,
Skokie Sustainability Plan,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Pollution - Air,
Refuse and refuse disposal,
Johnson, James,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Skokie Village Board,
Transportation,
Water supply |
| Saks addressing moisture, mold |
2002-08-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 29, 2002, p. 10 |
Business - Retail,
Bentley, Julia,
Turek, Diane,
Saks Fifth Avenue,
Law Engineering and Environmental Service,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Pollution - Air |
| Clean fuel station to open |
2002-07-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 2002, p. 8 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Clean Air Act,
Trucks,
EVNORSKO,
Natural gas,
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Committee (CMAQ),
Pollution - Air |
| Skokie to get some natural gas vehicles |
2002-03-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 21, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition,
Natural gas,
Grants,
Automobiles,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Committee (CMAQ),
Pollution - Air,
Surdo, Bruno,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Trucks |
| More staff, less stress for 911 center |
2000-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 2000, p. 5 |
Carnow, Conibear & Associates,
Municipal buildings,
Municipal employees,
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Skokie 911 Center given clean bill of health |
2000-02-17 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 17, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Carnow, Conibear & Associates,
Municipal buildings,
Pollution - Air |
| Skokie reopens emergency dispatch center |
2000-02-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 3, 2000, p. 10 |
Municipal buildings,
Pollution - Air |
| Skokie 911 center still closed |
1999-12-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 9, 1999, p. 11 |
Lincolnwood,
Skokie Fire Department,
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Two villages team up for 911 dispatch |
1999-12-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 1999, p. 3 |
Lincolnwood,
Liss, Barry,
Ruth, Michael,
Municipal buildings,
Skokie Fire Department,
Skokie Police Department,
Pollution - Air |
| New EPA rules don't worry Skokie officials |
1998-09-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 17, 1998, p. 3 |
Trucks,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Automobiles,
Environment,
Pollution - Air,
Laws and regulations |
| Clean air : Government should stand firm on standards |
1996-12-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 19 |
Government - U.S.,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Pollution - Air |
| Local foundry part of pollution study : $50 million nationwide effort will help meet 1990 clean-air regulations |
1996-08-22 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 22, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
U.S. Department of Defense,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
United States Council for Automotive Research-Environmental Research Consortium,
Pollution - Air |
| Foundry to pay for water tests |
1996-07-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 18, 1996, p. 12 |
Niles West High School,
Castwell Products Inc.,
Pollution - Water,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air,
Berkwits, Jeff |
| A whiff of doubt lingers |
1996-04-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 4, 1996, p. 12 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Niles West High School,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Editorial,
Pollution - Air |
| Foundry smells but isn't harmful : IEPA |
1996-03-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 21, 1996, p. 3 |
Niles West High School,
Castwell Products Inc.,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Wells Community Committee,
Pollution - Air |
| IEPA : Castwell emissions harmless |
1996-03-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 21, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Berkwits, Jeff,
Pollution - Air |
| State to air delayed Wells report |
1996-03-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 7, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Sweitzer, Terry,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Wells Citizens Committee,
Pollution - Air |
| State EPA promises Castwell report done |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 22 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Niles West High School,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Pollution - Air |
| Senator helps out : IPEA prepares pollution report |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 29, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Simon, Paul,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Still no EPA report on foundry fumes |
1996-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 1996, p. 5 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Niles West High School,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Report due soon on Castwell emissions |
1995-12-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 21, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Castwell Products Inc.,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Pollution - Air |
| Castwell emissions report release still awaited |
1995-12-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 7, 1995, p. 5 |
Niles West High School,
Castwell Products Inc.,
Sweitzer, Terry,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| A stink about Wells report |
1995-09-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 7, 1995, p. 17 |
Niles West High School,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Editorial,
Pollution - Air |
| School awaits Wells report |
1995-08-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1995, p. 7 |
Niles West High School,
Sweitzer, Terry,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Stein, Roger,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Pollution - Air,
Berkwits, Jeff |
| IEPA report to say Wells safe |
1995-05-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 1995, p. 7 |
Sweitzer, Terry,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells are safe says IEPA rep |
1995-04-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 27, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 10 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Schuchardt, Mel,
Pollution - Air |
| Ventilation system gets cool reception |
1995-03-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 9, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Communications center back up |
1995-03-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 2, 1995, p. 4 |
Mason, Robert,
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Fuelish legislation |
1995-02-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 16, 1995, p. 14 |
Clean Air Act,
Employee Commute Options,
Pollution - Air,
Editorial |
| Air quality gets better at Skokie police department |
1995-02-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 3 |
Miller, William,
Smoking,
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department,
Rigoni, Al |
| Feds back off mandate to reduce commuting cars |
1995-02-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 22 |
Manzullo, Donald,
Government - U.S.,
Nichols, Mary,
Clean Air Act,
Allstate Insurance,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Rowan, Anne,
Employee Commute Options,
Pollution - Air,
Abbott Labs |
| Air test : Dry eyes, no toxins |
1995-01-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 26, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Skokie 911 center closes |
1995-01-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 19, 1995, p. 3 |
Eaves, James,
Szczepaniak, Jim,
Skokie Fire Department,
Miller, William,
Skokie Police Department,
Pollution - Air |
| Air hazard eyed after 3 hospitalized |
1995-01-19 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 19, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Pollution - Air,
Skokie Police Department |
| Wells vapors report due |
1995-01-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 12, 1995, p. 3 |
Sweitzer, Terry,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| New test for Wells smell |
1993-11-18 |
The state is making another attempt to find the cause of emissions from Wells Manufacturing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 18, 1993, p. 6 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| New probe to track elusive Wells smell |
1993-03-11 |
A new probe will attempt to locate the source of bad-smelling emissions from Wells Manufacturing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 1993, p. 19 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| State says Wells getting better on pollution |
1991-09-12 |
State officials approve the measures being taken at Wells Manufacturing to reduce the release of pollutants into the air. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 12, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells, IEPA finalize pollution-control pact |
1991-01-10 |
After almost a year of negotiations, permits allowing Wells Manufacturing Company to officially continue operations at its foundry are expected to be signed this week. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 1991, p. 3 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells, IEPA cut deal on odor |
1990-11-01 |
Wells Manufacturing Company and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have reached an agreement to correct decades of odor and emissions problems at the Wells plant. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 1, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Stack closed |
1990-10-25 |
The Happy Foods store incinerator has been shut down by the Cook County Circuit Court Judge. Residents of Church Street area have been complaining about the incinerator for a long time. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 25, 1990, p. 3 |
Business - Grocery stores,
Happy Foods,
Pollution - Air |
| IEPA to test West air |
1990-09-27 |
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency installed air monitors at Niles West High School in Skokie to test emissions from Wells Manufacturing Company, which is located just east of the school. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 27, 1990, p. 3 |
Niles West High School,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells Manufacturing wins ruling over IPEA |
1990-03-15 |
An Illinois Appellate Court ruled in favor of Wells Manufacturing Company in a recent court case. The court ruled that the Illinois EPA improperly refused to issue Wells Manufacturing Company a permit for its shell molding process. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 15, 1990, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| IPEA warns Wells of pollution violations |
1989-11-02 |
According to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Wells Manufacturing Company is violating state pollution standards and might be forced to close its Skokie factory if it doesn't clean up its act. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 2, 1989, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Neighborhood by Wells to be tested by IEPA |
1989-10-05 |
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will begin placing pollution testing equipment outside homes near the Wells plant to determine whether the factory's smoke creates a health hazard. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 5, 1989, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| No Title |
1989-09-30 |
A long-awaited report that contains results of emission tests performed in June 1988 at the Wells Manufacturing Company concludes that some of Wells' chemicals could be unsafe if inhaled in large quantities. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, September 30, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public health,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Surveys and studies,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Both sides waiting for Wells report |
1989-07-06 |
The Wells Manufacturing Company is still trying to stop foul odors from emanating from foundry smokestacks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 6, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Residents unhappy with Wells' progress |
1989-05-18 |
Neighborhood residents dispute the Wells Manufacturing Company's claim that it has reduced odors in the area surrounding its Skokie factory. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 1989, p. 3 |
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| No Title |
1989-02-25 |
In 1987 Skokie had six factories that produced 368,578 pounds of airborne toxins. Four of the six facilities produced 122,307 pounds of emissions that the federal EPA and environmental groups have labeled suspected carcinogens. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, February 25, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Public taking radon testing seriously |
1988-09-29 |
The Skokie Health Department has issued a warning to residents about radon gas. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 29, 1988, p. 9 |
Public health,
Skokie Health Department (formerly Skokie Public Health Department),
Pollution - Air |
| No Title |
1988-07-02 |
Many motorists are unhappy with long wait times at the Skokie emission-testing center. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, July 2, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Automobiles - Testing,
Pollution - Air |
| Pollution testing now underway at Wells plant |
1988-06-09 |
Wells Manufacturing Company smokestacks will be tested to see if they are emitting hazardous materials. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 1988, p. 6 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Radon tests begin in Skokie homes |
1988-02-25 |
The Skokie Village Health Department is testing 150 Skokie homes for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 25, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Public health,
Skokie Health Department (formerly Skokie Public Health Department),
Pollution - Air |
| Pollution tests at Wells still are inching forward |
1987-12-17 |
Officials from the Illinois EPA and Wells Manufacturing met to discuss details of testing which will take place at the plant in the near future. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1987, p. 9 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Red tape cleared, Wells tests are set to begin |
1987-10-01 |
Testing at Wells Manufacturing will be done by an independent firm from Ohio. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 1, 1987, p. 15 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells set to appeal pollution decision |
1987-04-02 |
Wells Manufacturing Co. will appeal a state ruling which stated that the Illinois EPA was correct in denying the iron cast plant a permit to continue operating certain equipment. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 2, 1987, p. 4 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Pollution decision goes against Wells |
1987-03-12 |
The Illinois Pollution Control Board ruled that the EPA acted properly in denying Wells Manufacturing a permit to renew operation of iron casting equipment. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 1987, p. 3 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Illinois Pollution Control Board,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| State ruling on Wells plant put on hold until March |
1987-02-26 |
A state ruling on pollution complaints filed against Wells Manufacturing Co. has been postponed until March. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 26, 1987, p. 8 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Illinois Pollution Control Board,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Both sides await Wells ruling |
1987-02-12 |
The Illinois Pollution Control Board will meet on February 19 to discuss complaints against the Wells Manufacturing Company. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 12, 1987, p. 5 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Illinois Pollution Control Board,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| State ruling on Wells expected this month |
1987-02-05 |
The Illinois Pollution Control Board is scheduled to rule by February 19 on pollution complaints against Wells Manufacturing Co. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 1987, p. 4 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Illinois Pollution Control Board,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells' tests show 'no health hazard |
1986-09-11 |
The results from stack tests at the Wells Manufacturing Co. indicate that the plant is not a health hazard. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 11, 1986, p. 5 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Nilehi links with group over Wells |
1986-09-11 |
The District 219 school board has joined a fight to eliminate odors coming from the Wells Manufacturing plant. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 11, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Pollution - Air |
| Wells conducts emissions report |
1986-09-04 |
A report issued by the Wells Manufacturing Company says that emissions from the factory are safe. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 4, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Business - Manufacturing,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Pollution - Air |
| Ohio firm contracted to perform new tests on Wells plant stacks |
1986-08-14 |
An independent testing firm will test the stacks at Wells to decide if they are in compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 14, 1986, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Charges of firm's odors to be aired at hearing |
1986-07-31 |
Residents have been complaining of foul odors coming from Wells Manufacturing Inc. on Austin Ave. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 31, 1986, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| IEPA puts air testers near wells |
1985-10-17 |
The Illinois EPA has placed six air-sampling stations around Wells Manufacturing Company. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 17, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Environment,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells answers accusations |
1985-08-22 |
Skokie and Morton Grove residents have complained about an odor which they believe comes from the Wells Manufacturing Company at 7800 N. Austin. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 22, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Wells 'de-fumed' after July 1, 1972 |
1971-11-24 |
Wells Mfg. agreed to install ventilation system to contain phenolic fumes. |
The News, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, p. 20 |
Business - Manufacturing,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
| Township ranks ninth in air pollution race |
1970-05-07 |
Niles Township ranks ninth in dust pollution. |
The News, Thursday, May 7, 1970, p. 1 |
Niles Township,
Pollution - Air |
| Scott files suit: 'We're nearly clean': Wells answers air pollution charge |
1970-04-30 |
Wells Manufacturing sued by state after protests by Nilehi students and teachers. |
The News, Thursday, April 30, 1970, p. 1 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities,
Litigation,
Wells Manufacturing Co.,
Pollution - Air |
