Key facts
- Pullman Innovations feed plant in Chicago ordered to temporarily close.
- The closure is due to violations of air pollution laws and persistent foul odors.
- A judge granted a temporary restraining order on October 15, 2026.
- The order remains in effect until January 14, 2027, or until compliance.
- Residents have complained about odors from the plant for decades.
A Cook County judge has ordered Pullman Innovations, an animal feed plant on Chicago's South Side, to temporarily shut down due to alleged air pollution violations and persistent foul odors. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the City of Chicago obtained a temporary restraining order on Wednesday, October 15, 2026, after filing a lawsuit in August. The order halts odor-causing operations until January 14, 2027, or until the facility complies with environmental laws. Residents have complained about the strong odors for decades, with one noting it has been a problem for 40 years. An Illinois EPA inspection in 2025 found the odors so strong they made breathing difficult for inspectors.