"The EPA s latest decision means pollution sources in those areas will now be required to clean up emissions that contribute to the formation of ozone," said Ann Jaworski of the
A cement plant in Greencastle, Ind. allegedly has been violating the Clean Air Act for a decade. Now they have to fix the plant and pay fines for harm done.
ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.
Elevated ozone levels are expected in both the city of Chicago and portions of Northwest Indiana Saturday
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Several northern Chicago suburbs were experiencing unhealthy air conditions as a result of elevated ozone levels Friday, prompting environmental agencies to encourage members of sensitive groups to take precautions.
Communities including Waukegan, Gurnee, Wadsworth, Beach Park and Zion saw an Air Quality Index value of 108 Friday afternoon, above the moderate category, which includes values from 50-100, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s website. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android