Cook County investing millions to reduce pollution from suburban businesses

Cook County investing $10M to suburban businesses in effort to reduce pollution

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cook County will invest $10 million to help suburban businesses reduce pollution.

It's part of the BRITE program - which stands for Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment.

The funds are available to dry cleaners, auto body shops, metal finishers, and food and beverage manufacturers.

Businesses that want a free assessment can fill out an interest form with the county.

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer at CBS 2 Chicago. Formerly of the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com, and Sportskeeda.