Elgin, Illinois

Situated on the banks of the Fox River, the city of Elgin, Illinois is a northwestern suburb of Chicago with a population of over 107,000 people. Elgin is the eighth largest city in Illinois and the 241st largest city in the United States. Incorporated in 1854, the city’s current large employers are Sherman Hospital, Chicago Rawhide Manufacturing Company, and Elgin Mental Health Center (formerly Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane).

By the 20th century, the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad reached Elgin, connecting the city to Chicago and other urban centers. The railroads diversified Elgin’s early economy; dairy and butter goods dominated local industry until the opening of Elgin National Watch Company. From the turn of the century through the 1960s, Elgin National Watch Company was the largest producer of fine watches in the United States and employed three generations of local “Elginites” at its factory. Bohler Steel, now known as Bohler UddeHolm U.S., opened a steel mill in Elgin, IL, thereby establishing the company’s first North American operations. Bohler maintains a mill and headquarters in Elgin today.

We have confirmed that Elgin, Illinois has a number of manufacturing and industrial jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred. People who worked with asbestos containing products may be at risk to develop an often deadly asbestos cancer, called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma information, including top doctors and cancer around Elgin are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, asbestos lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Elgin, and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Large Jobsites in Elgin where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Elgin where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Elgin where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL

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