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Chicago's Toxic Landfill Set for Lakefront Park Revival

11/13/2025

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The Chicago Park District plans to transform a 43-acre toxic landfill on Chicago's Southeast Side into Park #608, a new lakefront park.
The site was previously used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for polluted sediment disposal.
Community activists opposed the Corps' expansion plans and urged restoration of the site.
Planning for Park #608 will begin next year, with community input on design and naming.

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Story summary

The Chicago Park District plans to transform a 43-acre toxic landfill on Chicago's Southeast Side into Park #608, a new lakefront park.
The site was previously used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for polluted sediment disposal.
Community activists opposed the Corps' expansion plans and urged restoration of the site.
Planning for Park #608 will begin next year, with community input on design and naming.