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PDJ Components has settled violations with the village of Chester for $15,000 related to dust and noise pollution and has submitted a revised site plan for an expansion from 38,000 to 53,000 square feet. This increase exceeds 15%, necessitating special permission from the village board.

The company plans to relocate noise and dust-causing operations indoors to mitigate community impact. The village board also approved updates to property maintenance codes and a six-month moratorium on lithium battery storage sites. They scheduled a public hearing for the tentative 2026-27 budget on April 13 and heard community concerns regarding a potential ICE detention center.