Silos Paved Over Without Permits

Chicago’s McKinley Park just lost a piece of its industrial history—the iconic Damen Silos—after being illegally paved over to become a parking lot. City officials confirmed the owner, Michael Tadin Jr., skipped every required permit, including stormwater management and zoning reviews, violating the Chicago Stormwater Ordinance which mandates approval for any development within 100 feet of the river. The site also flouts landscaping and trash storage rules, with containers spotted on-site. Tadin Jr. now faces a stop-work order, fines up to $1,000 daily, and possible legal action if he doesn’t comply. Alderman Julia Ramirez backs the city’s enforcement, stressing that no one is above the law—and that proper environmental review and community input must be part of any future development. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2fae9330adda471