Asbestos Exposure Sites in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois has 143 companies and facilities with documented asbestos exposure on record. Workers at these sites—and their families who may have experienced secondary exposure—may qualify for mesothelioma compensation.
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can determine if you were exposed at any of these locations and identify responsible parties for your claim.
Companies with Asbestos Exposure History
The following 143 companies and facilities in Chicago have documented asbestos exposure:
A
- ABC Rail Corporation
- ANC Container Company
- Abbott Labs
- Ace Insulation
- Acme Barrell Company
- Admiral Corp.
- Agar Meat/Blue Bird
- American Bridge
- Arcole Midwest Corp.
- Arlington Heights High School
- Armour Company
- Arvey Corp.
- Associates Insulation Corporation
- Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR
B
- Becker Roofing Co.
- Bell & Howell Co.
- Bell South Telephone Co.
- Borg Warner Corp.
- Brach Candy
- Brach's Candy
C
- Campbell Soup Company
- Carter Family Corp.
- Casimir Swiss
- Ceco Corporation
- Central Steel and Wire Co.
- Century Supply
- Chevron Refinery
- Chicago Civic Center
- Chicago Down Draft Furnace Co.
- Chicago Rock Island Pacific RR
- Chicago Tribune
- Commonwealth Edison
- Consolidated Food Corp.
- Consolidated Metal Products Co.
- Continental Can
- Continental Glass Corp.
- Cover Girl, Inc.
- Crawford Station
- Crescent Insulations, Inc.
- Curtis Candy
D
- Darling's National Stockyard
- Dispath Oven Company
- District Security
E
- E. W. Olson Co.
- EMD/GM
- East Chicago Sheet & Tube
- Electrical Supply
- Exxon Mobil
F
- F.W. Means Company
- FAA
- Fargo MFG Co.
- Fisk Power Plant
- Foseco
G
- GATX Corp.
- General Electric
- General Motors
- Great Lakes Plumbing
- Gust K. Newberg Construction
H
- Hall Printing Co.
- Harold & Martin W Crane
- Henry Pratt Co.
- Higgins Street Garlic Press
- Highland Heating, Inc.
- Hopkins Machine
- Humphries Machine
- Hyatt Corporation
I
- ICRR
- Illinois Bell
- Inland Insulation Co.
- Inter-Lake Steel
- Interlake Iron
- International Harvester
J
- James McHugh Construction Co.
- Joes Bulko Service
- John Mohr & Sons
K
- Kentile Floors
- Kraft Foods
- Krug Excavating Co.
L
- Lanzit Corrugated Co.
M
- Martin Oil
- McDonnell Douglas
- Mehring & Hanson Wendt, Inc.
- Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc.
N
- NCC Food Corp.
- National Railroad Passenger Co.
- National Van Lines
- National-Standard Insulation
O
- O'Hare Airport
- Occidental Chemical
P
- Peoples Gas
- Phillips Getschow
- Pingro Corp/American Laboratory
- Pioneer Tool & Eng.
- Power Systems, Inc.
- Precision Metal Workers
- Pressed Steel Car Co.
- Pullman Standard Car MFG Co.
R
- Raytheon
- Reid Mechanical Contractors
- Republic Steel
- Republic Steel, Robert Taylor Home Powerhouse
- Reynolds Aluminum
- Richie Coal Co.
- Robert Zacharias Company
- Rush University Hospital
- Rush-Presbyterian/St. Lukes
- Rymer Foods, Inc.
S
- S & C Electric Company
- SLE, Inc.
- SOO Line R.R.
- Santa Fe Railroad
- Saxon Paint Store
- Sea-Rich Corp.
- Sears Roebuck
- Sears Tower
- Sherwin-Williams
- Shriner's Hospital
- Southern Steel
- St. Bernard Hospital
- Standard Asbestos Manufacturing Co.
- Standard Boiler & Tank Co.
- Sunbeam Appliance Service Co.
T
- Texaco Refinery
- The Liquid Carbonic Corp.
- Transco, Inc.
- Triangle Container Corp.
U
- Union Oil
- Union Stock Yards
- Union Tank Car Co.
- United Parts Manufacturing
- United States Steel Corporation
- Universal Power Piping
- University of Chicago
- Utilities Engineering Institute
V
- VA Hospital
- Venus Industries, Inc.
W
- W E O'Neil Construction Co.
- Walter H Johnson Candy Co.
- Waste Management
- Weber Marketing Systems
- Williams Scotsman International
- Wisconsin Steel Works
- Workman for Work Men, Inc.
This list may not include all exposure sources. Many workers were exposed to asbestos from multiple sources, including products manufactured elsewhere but used locally. An attorney can help identify additional liable parties.
Filing Deadlines in Illinois
Illinois law sets strict time limits for filing mesothelioma claims. These deadlines begin when you receive a diagnosis—not when exposure occurred.
Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your right to compensation. Even with longer deadlines, starting early gives your legal team time to gather evidence and build a strong case.
Full Illinois legal guide →Compensation Options
Mesothelioma patients exposed in Chicago may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources.
Lawsuits Against Responsible Parties
Personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits can be filed against companies responsible for asbestos exposure. These claims can recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life.
Asbestos Trust Funds
Many asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy and established trust funds to pay victims. Over 60 trusts hold more than $30 billion. You can file claims with multiple trusts if you were exposed to products from multiple companies.
Learn about trust fund claims →VA Benefits
Veterans who developed mesothelioma from military service typically qualify for VA disability compensation, often at the 100% rating. These benefits can be received alongside lawsuit settlements and trust fund payments.
Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer
When seeking legal representation for a mesothelioma case related to Chicago exposure, look for:
- Asbestos litigation experience — Attorneys who focus on mesothelioma cases
- Knowledge of local exposure sites — Familiarity with Chicago and Illinois industries
- Track record of results — Past settlements and verdicts in similar cases
- Resources for investigation — Databases of products and companies
- Contingency fee structure — No payment unless they recover compensation
Most mesothelioma attorneys offer free case evaluations and work on contingency—you pay nothing unless they win your case.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Every case is different. Consult with a qualified attorney to understand your specific legal options.