Zip Code 60642

📍 Chicago, IL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

1,873.82 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 1,873.82 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was MIDLAND INDUSTRIES INC, which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 60642 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

MIDLAND INDUSTRIES INC

Owned by: nan

Zinc compounds released to air

1,380.00 lbs

LBS
SIPI METALS CORP.

Owned by: nan

Zinc compounds released to air

360.00 lbs

LBS
UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC FOUNDRY INC

Owned by: nan

Chromium released to air

77.48 lbs

LBS
SIPI METALS CORP.

Owned by: nan

Lead compounds released to air

37 lbs

LBS
SIPI METALS CORP.

Owned by: nan

Copper compounds released to air

15 lbs

LBS
SIPI METALS CORP.

Owned by: nan

Silver released to air

4 lbs

LBS
MIDLAND INDUSTRIES INC

Owned by: nan

Lead compounds released to air

0.3 lbs

LBS
VCNA PRAIRIE LLC-YARD 1032 Cancer Risk

Owned by: VCNA PRAIRIE LLC

Lead released to air

0.041842 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Whiting, IN (46394) 17.2 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

6,907,751.26 lbs

Annual Emissions
Bedford Park, IL (60501) 12.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

459,199.23 lbs

Annual Emissions
Chicago, IL (60609) 6.3 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

341,023.76 lbs

Annual Emissions

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Report: 60641 Report: 60644 Report: 60639

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