| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/whats-that-smell-residents-say-strange-odor-coming-from-thornton-reservoir-is-unbearable/3959575/ |
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Some people who live and work near the Thornton Reservoir say there is a foul
odor coming from it, and at times, the smell is unbearable.
“It smells like decaying animals. Like dirt. Like stale a garbage can,” said
Nancy Hammer, a longtime resident of the area.
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