Residents Sign Online Petition to Block Oswego Concrete Plant

An online petition to stop the construction of a concrete plant in Oswego had nearly 200 signatures on Tuesday afternoon.

According the petition, "Oswego, Illinois residents are raising concerns over a proposed 442-acre development that could place a ready-mix concrete plant less than 3,000 feet from their homes....Noise and pollution would negatively impact their quality of life and the value of their homes. The increase of large truck traffic will also impact the area negatively."

Some residents expressed their concerns about home values and health issues at a village meeting last week, according to Only Oswego. The village president said the plan for the plant was not finalized.

"I can assure you this is not a done deal," Village President Gail Johnson said, according to Only Oswego. "... You have been heard. There is still much we want to hear about this."

A plan for the concrete plant was approved by the planning and zoning commission in December by a 4-3 vote.

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