Joliet, Illinois

Situated on the banks of the Des Plaines River, Joliet is one of the fastest growing and most populated cities in Illinois, home to more than 147,400 residents. Located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, Joliet is in Will and Kendall Counties, and serves as the county seat of Will County. Once an industrial city, Joliet has reinvented itself as a tourist destination with a diverse economy. It is also home to Joliet Junior College, the oldest public community college in the nation.

Founded in 1673 as Juliet, the city was incorporated and renamed Joliet in 1852. In 1858, Illinois established a new penitentiary in Joliet, largely due to the area's abundance of stone for prison walls and cells. By 1869 the “City of Stone" had transformed itself to the "City of Steel” concurrent with the construction of the Joliet steel mill, which along with the city's large labor force soon attracted other industries. Similar to many Midwestern cities, Joliet became dependent on manufacturing industries and experienced a period of economic difficulties in the 1970s and 1980s but rebounded in the 1990s. Tourism became a prominent industry, aided by the establishment of riverboat casinos, and the infusion of new tax dollars fueled a revitalization of the downtown city center. The largest employers in the city are Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Caterpillar, and University of St. Francis.

Joliet’s diverse manufacturing history places it in a high-risk category for asbestos exposure, making the risk of asbestos cancer a concern for workers and loved ones. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Joliet, Illinois at the bottom of this page. Mesothelioma attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Joliet.

Large Jobsites in Joliet 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 Joliet where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Joliet where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL

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

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