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Sterigenics & Our Community
How Are We Affected as a Community?
A new U.S. Federal study shows people living near the Sterigenics International plant, located at 7775 S. Quincy St. in Willowbrook, face some of the country’s highest cancer risks from toxic air pollution.Sterigenics has been proven to be emmitting Ethylene Oxide, which is classified as a "carcinogenic" (cancer-causing) to humans. The Chicago Tribune reports that federal officials began investigating the company last year after surrounding communities (including Indian Head Park) were identified on a national map of health hazards from breathing toxic chemicals. With the rising concerns, and risks that have come to light, Mayor Tom Hinshaw, with the backing of the Village Board of Trustee, has taken a stand.
What Are We Doing About It?
Mayor Hinshaw has written letters to the Illinois Enviornmental Protection Agency, the Vice President of Sterigenics, as well as a letter to Mayor Trillia of the Village of Willowbrook. Mayor Hinshaw and the Village Board want to be completely transparent with residents on every step of the way in this process. See below for references, letters written, links about Sterigenics, as well as social media platforms against Sterigenics. Please keep checking back as more information becomes available.
What Can You Do About It?
Get Involved! Residents can join the social media accounts that aim to Stop Sterigenics (listed below) and contact your Local and State Politicians. If you have any questions, or want to know more, please do not hesitate to call Indian Head Park Village Hall at 708-246-3080 x100, or email admin@indianheadpark-il.gov.
EPA Risk Assessment for Sterigenics-Willowbrook
April 26th, EPA's Webinar on Sterigenics
April 24th, 2019 EPA's Webinar on Sterigenics
Cancer Incident Assessment Sterigenics - Willowbrook Study
Willowbrook's EtO Air Quality Report
The History & Timeline of Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Letter to EPA Opposing RTR on HCL that Undermines ETO Risk Assessment
EPA's Results of the Willowbrook Outdoor Air Monitoring
EPA Hosted Community Open House & Forum Streamed Live
EPA's Background Information on EtO in Willowbrook - Informational Packet
Sterigenics International Incorporated Website
National Air Toxic Assessments Website
Illinois Enviornmental Protection Agency's Website on Sterigenics
United State Enviornmental Protection Agency's Website on Sterigenics
Letter to Governor Pritzker August 2019
Letter Opposing Settlement to Re-Open Sterigenics
Letter to EPA Opposing RTR on HCL that Undermines ETO Risk Assessment
Summary of the Conference Call with the Illinois EPA
Mayor Hinshaw's Letter to the Residents & Board fo Trustees
Mayor Hinshaw's Letter to the U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency
Mayor Hinshaw's Letter to Sterigenics
Mayor Hinshaw's Letter to Mayor Trilla
Mayor Trilla's response to Mayor Hinshaw's Letter
Mayor Hinshaw's Letters for Illinois Section 43 & Shutdown of Sterigenics
Illinois Attorney General's Response to Mayor Hinshaw's Letter about Sterigenics
Tribune Article - Sterigenics Created Cancer Rish 10x more than EPA Standards
Tribune Article - EPA's Knowledge of Toxic Levels since 84' - December 2018
Legislative Hearing on Sterigenics Use of ETO - October 26th, 2018
Sterigenics NPR Article - October 3rd, 2018
Sterigenics Tribune Article - September 5th, 2018
Sterigenics Tribune Article - August 30th, 2018
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Administration Department
Physical Address
201 Acacia Drive
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
Phone: 708-246-3080Fax: 218-220-3643