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Local Officials Oppose Trump’s Ethylene Oxide Emission Rollback

4/16/2026

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Hinsdale Village Board and Burr Ridge officials adopted resolutions opposing the administration under U.S. President Donald Trump to ease ethylene oxide emission regulations.
Willowbrook Mayor Frank Trilla called the rollback “ghoulish” and alarming, citing the Sterigenics plant's emissions and 870 local cases.
Burr Ridge officials echoed concerns about higher cancer rates in areas with ethylene oxide emitters.
The actions reflect ongoing health concerns for local residents and accountability.

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Hinsdale Village Board and Burr Ridge officials adopted resolutions opposing the administration under U.S. President Donald Trump to ease ethylene oxide emission regulations.
Willowbrook Mayor Frank Trilla called the rollback “ghoulish” and alarming, citing the Sterigenics plant's emissions and 870 local cases.
Burr Ridge officials echoed concerns about higher cancer rates in areas with ethylene oxide emitters.
The actions reflect ongoing health concerns for local residents and accountability.