The city of Chicago has halted the demolition of the historic Damen Silos due to “excessive dust,” according to Ald. Julia Ramirez.

Ramirez said the city Department of Public Health has issued a “stop-work order” at the site, which is near South Damen Avenue along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near the Stevenson Expressway

The demolition began in July. Now, it’s on hold until the health department, which is responsible for making sure that dust is contained, has reviewed a revised demolition plan from the owner and contractor.

The city Department of Buildings also has to sign off on the plan. A buildings department spokeswoman confirmed that the demolition was paused.

The former grain silos, which have been idle for decades, and the more than 20 acres around the structures were b

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