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Residents urge Burr Ridge to block Tri-State fire station expansion over health and traffic concerns
Summary
During public comment, Barbara Pearson and Carissa Means urged the board to deny permits for a proposed Tri-State fire station expansion and bond (noted March 17, $18 million), citing carcinogenic emissions from vehicle repairs, increased traffic, neighborhood disruption and alleged health impacts.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the Burr Ridge meeting on Feb. 23 to press the board to oppose an expansion of the Tri-State Fire Department.
Barbara Pearson identified herself and said she and nearby neighbors oppose permits to expand the station. She said a March 17 bond is planned for $18 million and warned that Station 123,…
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