Nearly half a million gallons of liquid asphalt spilled into a Chicago canal, and the mess is far from over. Local wildlife has suffered, and the sticky substance has traveled miles from the original site, raising big concerns about long-term environmental damage. The canal connects to major rivers, so the impact could spread even further. Residents are frustrated by the lack of strong penalties for the oil company responsible, and many are questioning why better safeguards weren’t in place. How should Chicago—and other cities—hold polluters accountable and protect our waterways? #Business #Industry #Chicago