Ever wonder what might be in the gentle breeze you're sniffing?
Now, you can find out.
Scorecard, "the pollution information site," has searchable information about releases from companies across the nation.
For instance, you can find out about all the possibly objectionable releases from Will County businesses.
If one of those businesses is a little too close to home, you can click on its name to find out what it's releasing, what kind of possible threat it is, etc.
The companies are reporting this information, so this isn't an attempt to smear them. And if they're reporting it, it likely means they're dealing with these releases in a way that's compliant with governmental standards.
Bottom line: Don't freak out, but do learn.