Aurora, Illinois

Aurora is a city in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois. Incorporated in 1845, Aurora occupies an area of nearly 40 square miles on both sides of the Fox River, including Stolp Island in the middle of the River. Aurora was one of the first cities in the country to use all-electric municipal lighting, earning it the nickname "City of Lights". The second largest city in Illinois, Aurora has a population of 157,267. Today, the sprawling city encompasses commercial, residential and retail areas, four historic districts and many cultural attractions, including the historic Paramount Theatre, and the Phillips Park Zoo.

Aurora was settled in 1834 by Joseph McCarty, who camped on the island while traveling West, and decided to stay. With the help of his brother, Samuel, he established the settlement of McCarty Mills. The name was changed to Aurora in 1837, when the first Post Office opened. The McCarty brothers built saw and grist mills on the East Side, which continued to develop as an industrial area, while across the river, the West Side gained a more affluent, professional character. Aurora has thus long had a mostly congenial "East Side-West Side" rivalry, resulting in most of the original public buildings being built on Stolp Island. In the 19th century, immigrants arrived to work in the East Side factories, dominated by the construction yards and repair shops of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Other notable Aurora manufacturers have included: Lyon Workspace Products, The Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Company, Stephens-Adamson Company, Caterpillar Inc., and Western Wheeled Scraper Works (later Austin-Western Inc.). The railroad yards closed in 1974, starting an economic slide which has recently begun to reverse itself with development of a casino and business parks on the outskirts of the city.

Manufacturing has formed a significant part of Aurora's history, much of it in industries known for use of asbestos-containing materials. We have confirmed numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred, putting workers at risk for mesothelioma cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Aurora, you may benefit from contacting Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Aurora, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos attorney.

Jobsites in Aurora where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Aurora, IL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Aurora, IL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Aurora, IL. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Aurora, IL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Aurora, IL. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.