Cicero, Illinois
Bordered on the north and east by Chicago, the city of Cicero is the nearest suburb to the downtown Chicago area. Cicero is named after the Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. Due to years of weak political leadership, present-day Cicero is less than one-sixth its original 36 square-mile size.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad laid tracks through Cicero, making it the first suburb connected to Chicago by railway. As a result, Cicero’s population multiplied and the city became officially incorporated in 1869. Additional rail lines came to the city and influenced the growth of the manufacturing industry. Brighton Silver Smelting & Refining Company, Electrocast Steel Foundry, and Brighton Cotton Mill opened their doors. In 1904, Western Electric established an equipment manufacturing plant in Cicero that employed over 20,000 people; the number dwarfed the city’s population of 14,557 at the time. Cicero’s community experienced significant racial tensions and criminal activity from the mid to late 20th century, as many Hispanics moved into neighborhoods and Al Capone formed his criminal empire. The city has overcome these issues in the present day and, with the help of consistent political leadership, continues to develop into a modern-day suburban town.
We have confirmed that Cicero has a number of jobsites where exposure to asbestos products has occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Mesothelioma treatment options near Cicero are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, you should know that asbestos law firms represent people from Cicero who were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Jobsites in Cicero where Asbestos Exposure Occurred
A number of jobsites in Cicero, 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.
- Alkydol Laboratories
- American Air Lines
- Atlas Forgings
- Bunker Ramo Corp Indus Div
- Chicago Extruded Metal Company
- Danley Machine Specialties Inc
- Electrocast Steel Foundry
- General Electric
- Hotpoint, Inc.
- Incinerator Inc.
- Kippers Company
- Koppers Company, Inc.
- Lenc Smith Company
- National Malleable Castings Company
- Roth Rubber Company
- Sterling Morton High School
- Sunbeam Corp
- Taylor Forge and Pipe Works
- Western Electric
Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Cicero, IL
For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Cicero, 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.
Rush University Cancer Center
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison St.
Suite 774
Chicago, IL 60612
Distance: 4.7 miles
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Galter Pavilion
675 North St. Clair, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Distance: 8.4 miles
University of Chicago Cancer Research Center
5841 South Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Distance: 9.3 miles
Edward Hospital Multi-Disciplinary Thoracic Oncology Clinic
Naperville Campus
120 Spalding Drive, Suite 111
Naperville, IL 60540
Distance: 20.0 miles
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
1336 Basswood Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Distance: 20.7 miles
CTCA Midwestern Regional Medical Center
2520 Elisha Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
Distance: 42.8 miles
Mesothelioma Doctors Near Cicero, IL
For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Cicero, IL. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.
Dr. Michael J. Liptay
Rush University Cancer Center
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 774
Chicago, IL 60612
Distance: 4.7 miles
Dr. Philip D. Bonomi
Rush University Cancer Center
Section of Medical Oncology
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60612
Distance: 4.7 miles
Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler
University of Chicago Cancer Research Center
Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Distance: 9.3 miles
Dr. Wickii Thambiah Vigneswaran
University of Chicago Medical Center
Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Distance: 9.3 miles


