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Voorhees Blog: General Iron Move to Southeast Side Triggers Racial Equity Concerns

Blog post: General Iron Move to Southeast Side Triggers Racial Equity Concerns

Scrap metal shredder General Iron has announced they are are moving from their current Lincoln Park site to a proposed site bordering the South Deering and Hegewisch community areas in 2020. The move would disproportionately impact Latinos, single female mothers, children under 18, elderly individuals over 65, and low-income residents.