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2/25/19

From discovery of a powerful chemical to shutting down Sterigenics: 160 years of ethylene oxide

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-sterigenics-eto-timeline-htmlstory.html

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2/24/19

A TALE OF TWO TOXIC CITIES

https://theintercept.com/2019/02/24/epa-response-air-pollution-crisis-toxic-racial-divide/

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2/22/19

EPA detects highest level of carcinogens at Illinois Sterigenics plant

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/epa-detects-highest-level-of-carcinogens-at-illinois-sterigenics-plant

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EPA detects highest level of carcinogens in Willowbrook since it began testing near Sterigenics

https://wgntv.com/2019/02/22/epa-detects-highest-level-of-carcinogens-in-willowbrook-since-it-began-testing-near-sterigenics/

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Senate GOP, Curran, take next step in Sterigenics shutdown

https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511783221-senate-gop-curran-take-next-step-in-sterigenics-shutdown

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House hears testimony on Sterigenics, ethylene oxide emissions in advance of proposed legislation

https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511783212-house-hears-testimony-on-sterigenics-ethylene-oxide-emissions-in-advance-of-proposed-legislation

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Former Sterigenics Worker Tells Of Leaking Ethylene Oxide At Plant

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/22/sterigenics-willowbrook-ethylene-oxide/#.XHDml-6TlYo.twitter

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2/21/19

Sterigenics pollution grabs attention of state lawmakers

http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/390788211-video

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Sterigenics Loses Round One At Federal Hearing Against Illinois EPA

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/21/sterigenics-loses-round-one-at-federal-hearing-against-illinois-epa/

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U.S. EPA records highest level of cancer-causing gas in Willowbrook since it began testing near Sterigenics

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-epa-air-testing-willowbrook-20190221-story.html

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More work ahead on Sterigenics

https://wtax-am.sagacom.com/?post_type=saga_news&p=48675&preview=true

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2/20/19

Federal judge denies Sterigenics' motion to lift ban on use of cancer-causing gas at Willowbrook plant

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-hearing-20190220-story.html

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Hinsdale hires firm to test air samples for ethylene oxide emissions from Sterigenics

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/news/ct-dhd-sterigenics-air-testing-lawsuit-tl-0228-story.html

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Judge denies Sterigenics temporary restraining order, Willowbrook facility remains closed

https://abc7chicago.com/health/judge-denies-sterigenics-temporary-restraining-order-willowbrook-facility-remains-closed/5147530/

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Federal Judge: SterigenicsTo Remain Closed

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/federal-judge-sterigenicsto-remain-closed

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Judge Declines to Reverse IEPA-Ordered Shutdown for Sterigenics

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Sterigenics-asks-judge-to-reverse-IEPA-ordered-shutdown-506119271.html

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Sterigenics Loses Round One At Federal Hearing

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4032953-sterigenics-loses-round-one-at-federal-hearing/#.XG3zNUtmNwU.twitter

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Sterigenics files emergency motion to reopen Willowbrook facility

https://wgntv.com/2019/02/20/facility-in-willowbrook-thats-facing-public-backlash-in-court/

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Judge refuses to order reopening Sterigenics plant

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/sterigenics-asks-judge-to-reverse-iepa-ordered-shutdown​
 

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2/19/19

Sterigenics files emergency motion to reopen Willowbrook facility

https://abc7chicago.com/health/sterigenics-files-emergency-motion-to-reopen-willowbrook-facility/5145774/?fbclid=IwAR1xWzOrKb7QFUmlenJuJytIyMabfp_NIOupbBdpCTqYEP2xrUrx2wtq7YE

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Willowbrook residents take Sterigenics battle to Springfield

https://wgntv.com/2019/02/19/willowbrook-residents-take-sterigenics-battle-to-springfield/

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Willowbrook residents call for permanent closure of Sterigenics

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/willowbrook-residents-call-for-permanent-closure-of-sterigenics

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Illinois Lawmakers Call For "Permanent" Solution to Sterigenics Pollution

https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-lawmakers-call-permanent-solution-sterigenics-pollution

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Lake County residents push Trump, Pritzker EPAs for protection from same cancer-causing gas that shut down Sterigenics

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-ethylene-oxide-cancer-waukegan-gurnee-20190218-story.html

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The Accidental Activist

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2019/The-Grassroots-Fight-Against-Sterigenics/

 

2/18/19

Editorial: The Sterigenics clampdown: As U.S. EPA fiddles, Illinois EPA acts

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sterigenics-epa-illinois-pritzker-20190217-story.html

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Residents celebrate news Sterigenics' use of ethylene oxide has been stopped, but seek a permanent ban

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-sterigenics-closed-tl-0221-story.html

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2/16/19

Sterigenics shut down!

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/2/16/sterigenics-shut-down

 

Pritzker Shuts Down Sterigenics Chemical Plant After Community Pleas

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/pritzker-shuts-down-sterigenics-chemical-plant-after-community-pleas

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2/15/19

Illinois EPA shuts down Sterigenics

https://wgntv.com/2019/02/15/illinois-epa-shuts-down-sterigenics/

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Alarmed by cancer-causing ethylene oxide pollution, Gov. J.B. Pritzker orders shutdown of Sterigenics in Willowbrook

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-pritzker-sterigenics-shutdown-willowbrook-20190215-story.html

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Sterigenics Forced To Shutdown

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4030330-sterigenics-forced-to-shutdown/

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Illinois EPA Shuts Down Willowbrook Sterigenics Friday Night, Mayor Says

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/illinois-epa-shut-down-willowbrook-sterigenics-mayor-505916021.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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Illinois EPA Shuts Down Suburban Sterigenics Plant

https://news.wttw.com/2019/02/15/illinois-epa-shuts-down-sterigenics-willowbrook

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Willowbrook Sterigenics plant shut down Friday night

https://abc7chicago.com/health/willowbrook-sterigenics-plant-shut-down-friday-night/5141207/

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IEPA issues “seal order” on Sterigenics plant

https://capitolfax.com/2019/02/15/iepa-issues-seal-order-on-sterigenics-plant/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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2/14/19

Action Needed to Protect Americans from Toxic EtO Pollution

https://www.nrdc.org/experts/dan-west/action-needed-protect-americans-toxic-eto-pollution

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Editorial: Time’s up, EPA. Solve the Sterigenics problem.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sterigenics-epa-air-pollution-cancer-20190214-story.html

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Hold EPA accountable for EtO, say congressional Dems

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/2/14/hold-epa-accountable-for-eto-say-congressional-dems

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2/12/19

After CBS 2 Investigators Report, Senator Durbin Calls For Investigation Into Sterigenics

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/12/after-cbs-2-investigation-senator-durbin-calls-for-investigation-into-sterigenics/

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Suburban towns join lawsuits against Sterigenics and urge Illinois attorney general to shut company down

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dhd-sterigenics-towns-respond-tl-0214-story,amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

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Illinois Democrats go after EPA, file bills to crack down on ethylene oxide use

https://www.ilnews.org/news/health/illinois-democrats-go-after-epa-file-bills-to-crack-down/article_6d34e586-2f37-11e9-8a55-ff3e30cc4836.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

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2/8/19

Lawmakers join call to stop Sterigenics from operating in Willowbrook

https://abc7chicago.com/health/lawmakers-join-call-to-stop-sterigenics-from-operating-in-willowbrook/5128496/

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Growing List Of People Calls For Sterigenics To Shut Down

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/08/sterigenics-shut-down-lipinski-willowbrook/#.XF78BxtifUQ.twitter

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Residents, Lawmakers Demand Trump Admin Shut Down Dangerous Plant

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/news/residents-lawmakers-demand-trump-admin-shut-down-sterigenics-plant

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2/6/19

EPA continues to study Illinois Sterigenics plant pollution

https://apnews.com/ec9fa65b462147e39699d34773e9ed6d

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EPA continues to study Illinois Sterigenics plant pollution

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/epa-continues-to-study-illinois-sterigenics-plant-pollution-1

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Pols increase calls for Sterigenics to be shut down

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/2/6/pols-call-for-sterigenics-shutdown

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Trump EPA confirms Sterigenics is emitting alarming levels of cancer-causing gas in Willowbrook but still won't take action

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-epa-sterigenics-ethylene-oxide-testing-cancer-20190205-story.html

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2/5/19

Willowbrook residents call for Sterigenics shutdown after latest tests

https://abc7chicago.com/health/willowbrook-residents-call-for-sterigenics-shutdown-after-latest-tests-/5122909/

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EPA finds high levels of cancer-causing chemicals near suburban Sterigenics plant

https://wgntv.com/2019/02/05/epa-finds-high-levels-of-cancer-causing-chemicals-near-suburban-sterigenics-plant/

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US EPA Releases New Sterigenics Air-Quality Metrics

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/us-epa-releases-new-sterigenics-air-quality-metrics-505383531.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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EPA detects fresh EtO spikes at Sterigenics sites

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/2/5/epa-data-find-new-ethylene-oxide-spikes-at-sterigenics

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2/3/19

Sterigenics Allegedly Covered Up Toxic Emissions, Operated Secret Plants, Former Workers Say

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/03/sterigenics-covered-up-toxic-emissions-operated-secret-plants/

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1/30/19

Congressional Dems charge EPA with 'capitulation'

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/1/30/congressional-dems-charge-epa-with-capitulation-on-eto-regs

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1/29/19

Hidden Sterigenics Chemical Cancer Assessment Worries Democrats (1)

https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/hidden-sterigenics-chemical-cancer-assessment-worries-democrats-1

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Sen. Duckworth calls for oversight on EPA hiring

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/1/29/sen-duckworth-calls-for-epa-oversight

 

1/25/19

Illinois lawmakers demand answers about monitoring for cancer-causing chemical during government shutdown

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-medline-vantage-epa-letter-20190125-story.html

 

1/21/19

Duckworth, Durbin call for probe of EPA

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2019/1/21/duckworth-durbin-call-for-probe-of-epa-on-eto

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1/18/19

Halted Inspections at Sterigenics Plant Need EPA Probe: Senators

https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/halted-inspections-at-sterigenics-plant-need-epa-probe-senators?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=ehsdesk&utm_campaign=2019-01-22T15%3A28%3A34

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1/3/19

Testing of Sterigenics facility to continue by private contractors during federal shutdown

https://www.ilnews.org/news/outdoorsenvironment/testing-of-sterigenics-facility-to-continue-by-private-contractors-during/article_723c6b04-0ec5-11e9-b2b2-f79fa73d38f4.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

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12/20/18

Officials knew ethylene oxide was linked to cancer for decades. Here's why it's still being emitted in Willowbrook and Waukegan.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-ethylene-oxide-sterigenics-cancer-science-20181214-story.html

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Timeline: The history of ethylene oxide, from WWII food rations to suburban air pollution

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-sterigenics-eto-timeline-htmlstory.html

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12/19/18

1984 Document Details EPA's Concerns of Willowbrook Sterigenics Plant

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sterigenics-willowbrook-503179191.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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12/17/18

Darien Renews Call For Sterigenics Shutdown

https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/darien-renews-call-sterigenics-shutdown

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Willowbrook, Darien and Burr Ridge residents protest Sterigenics while towns do independent tests

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-sterigenics-protest-tl-1220-story.html

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12/16/18

Toxic pollution from Sterigenics protests

https://www.ktbs.com/news/health/toxic-pollution-from-sterigenics-protests/article_6058664c-0158-11e9-a4cf-0778bd93ecd9.html

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Neighbors of Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook take to the streets

http://chronicleillinois.com/news/dupage-county-news/neighbors-of-sterigenics-plant-in-willowbrook-take-to-the-streets/

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‘It’s Disgraceful’: Illinois Residents Demand Change after Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found at Sterigenics Facility

https://fox40.com/2018/12/16/its-disgraceful-residents-demand-change-after-cancer-causing-chemicals-found-at-sterigenics-facility/

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12/15/18

‘It’s disgraceful’: Residents demand change after cancer-causing chemicals found at Sterigenics facility

https://wgntv.com/2018/12/15/its-disgraceful-residents-demand-change-after-cancer-causing-chemicals-found-at-sterigenics-facility/

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Protesters rally against toxic pollution from Sterigenicshttps://www.clickondetroit.com/news/protesters-rally-against-toxic-pollution-from-sterigenics?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wdiv4

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12/14/18

Illinois AG representative plans to meet with Willowbrook officials over Sterigenics

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181214/illinois-ag-representative-plans-to-meet-with-willowbrook-officials-over-sterigenics

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12/13/18

Regulators Test Water at 70 Homes Near Sterigenics in Willowbrook

https://news.wttw.com/2018/12/13/regulators-test-water-70-homes-near-sterigenics-willowbrook

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EPA Tests Water at Homes Near Willowbrook Sterigenics Plant

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/epa-testing-water-near-sterigenics-plant-in-willowbrook-502706831.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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VILLAGE MAYOR SEEKS STERIGENICS SHUTDOWN

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/12/13/sterigenics-protest

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Water samples to be taken from homes near Sterigenics

https://wgntv.com/2018/12/13/water-samples-to-be-taken-from-homes-near-sterigenics/

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Tests To Check For Drinking Water Pollution Near Sterigenics Site

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/12/13/sterigenics-drinking-water-well-testing-ethylene-oxide-pollution/

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12/10/18

Shut Down Illinois Medical Equipment Sterilizer, House Member Says

https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/shut-down-illinois-medical-equipment-sterilizer-house-member-says

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12/7/18

New EPA data reveals cancer-causing chemical still present near Sterigenics

https://abc7chicago.com/health/new-epa-data-reveals-cancer-causing-chemical-still-present-near-sterigenics/4856343/

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New EPA tests near Sterigenics show ethylene oxide cancer risks haven't disappeared

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-epa-new-air-testing-cancer-20181207-story.html

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12/3/18

Selle: Feds tackle pollution risks as locals watch from sidelines

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-gurnee-waukegan-ethylene-oxide-st-1204-story.html

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EPA will continue to monitor Sterigenics emissions

http://chronicleillinois.com/news/cook-county-news/epa-we-will-continue-to-monitor-sterigenicsepa-we-will-continue-to-monitor-sterigenics-willowbrook-sterilization/

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Lawmakers Aim to Close EPA Loopholes in Wake of Sterigenics Scare

https://news.wttw.com/2018/12/03/lawmakers-aim-close-epa-loopholes-wake-sterigenics-scare

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11/30/18

Hundreds demand answers from EPA officials, closing of Sterigenics in Willowbrook

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181130/hundreds-demand-answers-from-epa-officials-closing-of-sterigenics-in-willowbrook?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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Carcinogen in Illinois Air to Get Review, Standards From EPA (1)

https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/carcinogen-in-illinois-air-to-get-review-standards-from-epa?utm_source=twitter-a&utm_medium=ehsdesk&utm_campaign=1pm

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Duckworth hosts roundtable on Sterigenics concerns

https://wgntv.com/2018/11/30/duckworth-hosts-roundtable-on-sterigenics-concerns/

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Congressional Dems Demand New EtO Limits

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/11/29/congressional-dems-demand-new-eto-standards

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Sterigenics lawsuit calls for answers over toxic emissions

http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/376123069-video

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New documents reveal how Sterigenics, other companies were allowed to vent cancer-causing gas into communities

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-willowbrook-ethylene-oxide-pollution-20181128-story.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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11/29/18

Sterigenics lawsuit goes to court Thursday, EPA holds packed forum in Willowbrook

https://abc7chicago.com/health/sterigenics-lawsuit-goes-to-court-thursday/4787453/

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Calls For Closure Of Sterigenics After Claims It Emits Cancer-Causing Gas

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/29/sterigenics-willowbrook-meeting/

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Hundreds of residents grill EPA officials over Sterigenics toxic emissions

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/hundreds-of-residents-grill-epa-officials-over-sterigenics-toxic-emissions

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Residents speak out at EPA forum to address health concerns in Willowbrook

https://wgntv.com/2018/11/29/epa-to-hold-forum-to-address-health-concerns-in-willowbrook/

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11/15/18

Editorial: The Sterigenics scare: U.S. EPA owes DuPage and Lake emissions safety standards

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sterigenics-ethylene-oxide-cancer-20181113-story.html

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CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS PRESS EPA ON ETO

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/11/15/members-of-congress-press-epa-on-eto

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Lawmakers Look To Further Regulate Ethylene Oxide Emissions

http://www.nprillinois.org/post/lawmakers-look-further-regulate-ethylene-oxide-emissions#stream/0

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Senators want answers on Sterigenics

https://wtax.com/news/101101-senators-want-answers-on-sterigenics/

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11/14/18

Sterigenics plant under discussion in Springfield

http://www.wjbc.com/2018/11/14/sterigenics-plant-under-discussion-in-springfield/

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Scientist paid by chemical industry says cancer hot spot not linked to suburban plant

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/scientist-paid-by-chemical-industry-says-cancer-hot-spot-not-linked-to-suburban-plant

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11/11/18

EDITORIAL: Don’t leave us clueless about toxic chemicals in the air we breathe

https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/ethylene-oxide-cancer-gurnee-waukegan-willowbrook/

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11/8/18

Sen. Dick Durbin calls for expanded probe of Trump EPA after more cancer risks revealed in Lake County

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-dick-durbin-epa-lake-county-cancer-investigation-20181107-story.html

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11/5/18

'OUTRAGEOUS': CANCER SCARE HITS LAKE COUNTY

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/11/5/simply-outrageous-lake-county-firms-added-to-cancer-scare

 

11/2/18

2 Lake County polluters emit same cancer-causing gas as Sterigenics, but authorities haven't warned the public

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-lake-county-cancer-risks-pollution-20181028-story.html

 

SENATORS SEEK EPA PROBE ON STERIGENICS

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/11/2/durbin-duckworth-foster-ask-epa-probe-on-sterigenics

 

Durbin, Duckworth, Foster want probe of Trump EPA response to Sterigenics cancer risks

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-durbin-duckworth-foster-sterigenics-trump-epa-investigation-20181102-story.html

 

2 Lake County Facilities Emit Same Cancer-Causing Gas as Sterigenics: EPA

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-Lake-County-Facilities-Also-Emit-Same-Cancer-Causing-Gas-as-Sterigenics-EPA-499445261.html

 

Nasty Illinois governor's race could be most expensive in U.S. history

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/11/02/ill-governors-race-nasty-contest-could-costliest-u-s-history/1849262002/

 

10/31/18

SUIT FILED TO SHUT DOWN STERIGENICS

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/10/31/suit-filed-to-shutter-sterigenics

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10/30/18

Citing cancer risks, Lisa Madigan, DuPage prosecutor urge court to shut down Sterigenics in Willowbrook

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-lisa-madigan-dupage-sterigenics-lawsuit-20181029-story.html

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Illinois Attorney General, DuPage County Prosecutor Sue Sterigenics Over Carcinogenic Emissions

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/30/illinois-attorney-general-dupage-county-prosecutor-sue-sterigenics-over-carcinogenic-emissions/

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Sterigenics plant faces air pollution lawsuit

https://wgntv.com/2018/10/30/sterigenics-plant-faces-air-pollution-lawsuit/

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Sterigenics plant faces air pollution lawsuit

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Sterigenics-Plant-Faces-Air-Pollution-Lawsuit-499048061.html

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Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against Sterigenics over air pollution

https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/illinois-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-against-sterigenics-over-air-pollution/article_8c9fa1f0-dc7f-11e8-b932-3b05666bc449.html

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llinois AG files lawsuit against Sterigenics over alleged toxic air pollution violations

https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-ag-files-lawsuit-against-sterigenics-over-alleged-toxic-air-pollution-violations-/4584003/

 

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Prompt Lisa Madigan and DuPage County To Ask State To Close Sterigenics In Willowbrook

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/10/30/cancer-sterigenics/

 

DuPage County Sterigenics plant faces air pollution lawsuit

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/dupage-county-sterigenics-plant-faces-air-pollution-lawsuit-1

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10/29/18

Rauner Says Lisa Madigan Doing Father's Bidding on Sterigenics

https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Says-Lisa-Madigan-Doing-Fathers-Bidding-on-Sterigenics-498918701.html

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10/26/18

Trump and Rauner administrations knew about Sterigenics cancer risks months before telling public

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-early-warning-hidden-from-public-20181025-story.html

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Lisa Madigan: Rauner's office hid health dangers of Willowbrook Sterigenics plant for months

https://abc7chicago.com/health/lisa-madigan-rauners-office-hid-health-dangers-of-willowbrook-sterigenics-plant-for-months/4561426/

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"My Family Has Been Plagued': Willowbrook Residents Raise Cancer Concerns About Sterigenics at Senate Committee Hearing

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/willowbrook-residents-raise-sterigenics-concerns-at-senate-committee-hearing-498718611.html

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10/25/18

Chemical industry bought TV ads to thank Rep. Peter Roskam just before Sterigenics became hot issue

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-peter-roskam-chemical-industry-sterigenics-20181022-story.html

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10/21/18

Andrea Thome is fighting to stop Sterigenics: "They need to rethink the way they do business." 

https://wgnradio.com/2018/10/21/andrea-thome-is-fighting-to-stop-sterigenics-theyre-a-big-billion-dollar-corporation-they-need-to-rethink-the-way-theyre-doing-business/

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10/10/18

Nick in the AM: Jim Home joins call for shutdown of Sterigenics Facility

https://www.pjstar.com/news/20181010/nick-in-am-jim-thome-joins-call-for-shutdown-of-sterigenics-facility

 

10/9/18

Morning Spin: Democrat J.B. Pritzker takes on Gov. Bruce Rauner over Sterigenics plant in new ad

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-morning-spin-rauner-pritzker-sterigenics-ad-20181008-story.html

 

GOP incumbent criticized over slow response to toxic emissions at plant in Chicago suburbs

https://thinkprogress.org/gop-incumbent-criticized-over-slow-response-to-toxic-emissions-at-plant-in-chicago-suburbs-7fb23bd1dd76/

 

Burr Ridge to spend up to $80,000 on air testing due to Sterigenics concerns

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-sterigenics-air-testing-tl-1011-story.html

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10/8/18

What's in the Air in Willowbrook?

https://www.facebook.com/OneIllinoisMedia/posts/314398069347520/

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10/3/18

In about-face, Gov. Bruce Rauner calls for Sterigenics shutdown after weeks of downplaying cancer risks

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-bruce-rauner-sterigenics-shutdown-20181002-story.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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Gov. Rauner calls for Sterigenics shutdown after downplaying cancer risks

https://wgntv.com/2018/10/03/gov-rauner-calls-for-sterigenics-shutdown-after-downplaying-cancer-risks/

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Illinois EPA Calls On Attorney General to Shut Down Sterigenics Willowbrook Plant

http://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-epa-calls-attorney-general-shut-down-sterigenics-willowbrook-plant

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Candidates for Illinois Governor Shift Focus to Sterigenics Health Risks

https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/governor-race-turns-focus-to-sterigenics-health-risks-495097591.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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EDITORIAL: Shut medical equipment sterilization plant until air around it safe

https://chicago.suntimes.com/?post_type=cst_article&p=1402760

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Residentes de Willowbrook exigen el cierre de una planta de Sterigenics por contaminación tóxica

https://www.univision.com/chicago/wgbo/noticias/contaminacion/residentes-de-willowbrook-exigen-el-cierre-de-una-planta-de-sterigenics-por-contaminacion-toxica-video

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10/2/18

`Elevated Cancer Risk’ at Sterigenics Illinois Facility: State Regulators

https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/elevated-cancer-risk-at-sterigenics-illinois-facility-state-regulators?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=ehsdesk&utm_campaign=2pm

 

SHUT DOWN STERIGENICS: Andrea and Jim Thome Lead Calls by West-Suburban Residents to Close Sterilization Firm

https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/10/2/sterigenics-protest

 

Illinois EPA orders Sterigenics to cease operations in Willowbrook until safety review complete

https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-epa-orders-sterigenics-to-cease-operations-in-willowbrook-until-safety-review-complete/4395305/

 

'They Need to Leave': Sterigenics Plant Near WIllowbrook Could Face Temporary Shutdown

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sterigenics-willowbrook-494972601.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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9/30/18

Sen. John Curran on the troubling case of Sterigenics

https://wgnradio.com/2018/09/30/sen-john-curran-on-the-troubling-case-of-sterigenics/

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9/28/18

After weeks of public outrage about Sterigenics, Trump EPA to test air in surrounding neighborhoods

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-willowbrook-trump-epa-testing-20180927-story.html

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9/26/18

Andrea Thome believes carcinogenic emissions from Sterigenics in Willowbrook sickened family

https://abc7chicago.com/health/willowbrook-woman-believes-carcinogenic-emissions-sickened-family/4346345/

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Willowbrook's Sterigenics Stalemate Persists

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/willowbrook-sterigenics-494449421.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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9/25/18

The Urgent Sterigencis Question in Dupage: How Much Cancer Risk? 

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sterigenics-cancer-risk-willowbrook-20180925-story.html

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9/21/18

Trump, Rauner have the power to shut down a toxic Willowbrook plant. Will they use it?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-cancer-risks-politics-20180919-story.html

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Rauner EPA withholds Sterigenics records from attorney general until local Republicans intervene

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-sterigenics-bruce-rauner-lisa-madigan-20180920-story.html

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9/20/18

Willowbrook Cancer Survivor Sues Sterigenics

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/willowbrook-sterigenics-lawsuit-493892461.html

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Lawsuits filed claiming suburban company’s emissions are making people sick

https://wgntv.com/2018/09/20/lawsuits-filed-claiming-suburban-companys-emissions-are-making-people-sick/

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9/19/18

The Poisoning of Willowbrook

https://capitolfax.com/2018/09/19/the-poisoning-of-willowbrook/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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About That Big, Potentially Cancerous Swath of Streeterville

Amid the outcry over a Willowbrook factory’s emissions, we look at other potentially harmful pockets around Chicago.

http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/September-2018/About-That-Big-Potentially-Cancerous-Swath-of-Streeterville/

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9/13/18

State Sen. John Curran on Gun Dealer Licensing, Willowbrook Air Quality Issues (start at 5 minutes, 13 seconds)

https://cltv.com/2018/09/12/state-sen-john-curran-on-gun-dealer-licensing-willowbrook-air-quality-issues/

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9/11/18

Burr Ridge residents raise concerns about Sterigenics chemical releases

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-sterigenics-concerns-tl-0913-story.html

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9/10/18

Willowbrook Residents Want Sterigenics Plant Shuttered Amid Health Scare

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Willowbrook-Residents-Want-Plant-Shuttered-Amid-Health-Scare-492914241.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

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9/8/18

Politicians Call For Sterigenics Shutdown

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/news/politicians-call-sterigenics-shutdown

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9/5/18

Curran measure aims to protect residents, improve communication

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/community/chi-ugc-article-curran-measure-aims-to-protect-residents-imp-2018-09-05-story.html

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Under scrutiny for use of harmful chemical, Sterigenics to test emissions control upgrades

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dhd-sterigenics-d86-tl-0913-story.html

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9/1/18

Residents and politicians take action to stop emissions from plant in Willowbrook that EPA says are harmful

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-sterigenics-protest-tl-0906-story.html

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8/31/18

Residents outraged after EPA report links Willowbrook facility to carcinogens

https://wgntv.com/2018/08/31/residents-protest-outside-willowbrook-facility-over-carcinogen-concerns/

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8/30/18

Residents outraged by EPA pollution report call for Willowbrook Sterigenics plant to close

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-willowbrook-sterigenics-public-reaction-tl-0906-story.html

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8/28/18

High cancer risk in southeast DuPage County linked to company co-owned by Rauner's former firm

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-dupage-cancer-pollution-rauner-20180827-story.html

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Willowbrook residents concerned about emission of carcinogenic gas from local company 

https://abc7chicago.com/health/willowbrook-residents-concerned-about-emission-of-carcinogenic-gas-from-local-company/4081127/

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8/27/18

Residents Concerned After Report Says Willowbrook Company Emissions Could Be Harmful

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/federal-report-sparks-concerns-willowbrook-company-emissions-could-be-harmful-491849471.html

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Emissions from Willowbrook company could be harmful to residents, federal report says

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-willowbrook-sterigenics-tl-0830-story.html

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