Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Elk Grove Village responded about 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 to a report of a chemical spill at 1998 East Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village. There is a report of a hydrochloric acid spill at the dock of a commercial building. The Hydrochloric Acid spill is estimated to be over 300 gallons with a white vapor emanating from the spill.
A Hazmat Level 2 response was activated at about 9:03 a.m.
The spill may involve a semi-trailer truck
At 9:41 a.m. command reported that an extended operation would be underway, but that further elevation of the response was not anticipated (No MABAS Box Alarm as of 9:45 AM).
Winds are East at 5.8 MPH (5 KT). The pressure is 30.11 and the humidity is 76%. Last Updated on Sep 17 2025, 8:51 am CDT.
Partly Cloudy and 71 F at Chicago, Chicago-O’Hare International Airport via Weather at Chicago, Chicago-O’Hare International Airport – via NOAA’s National Weather Service.
If there is contaminated air, the risk would be greater immediately to the west of the building.
Devon Avenue closed in both directions between Ellis Street/Nicholas Boulevard and Busse Road.
Fire department staging is east of the scene since the wind is from the east.
Water Reclamation notified; Willow Creek located nearby.
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Police Department Alert (facebook.com/EGVPD) Specific Post 9:36 AM
“Devon Avenue is temporarily closed between Busse Road and Nicholas Boulevard due to a hazardous material incident.  Fire and police are currently on scene managing the situation. We will provide an update as soon as possible. Please avoid the area.” 
Fire Department Alert (NONE)
No alerts to the community on Elk Grove Village Facebook page as of 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Elk Grove Village Alert (NONE)
No alerts to the community on Elk Grove Village Facebook page as of 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.
The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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