The Brief
- Residents displaced from the Fox Shore Apartments say they still have questions about possible asbestos exposure.
- One woman says she stayed behind longer than other tenants because she wanted air quality testing done inside her unit.
- The Illinois EPA says the building must undergo full remediation before residents can return.
AURORA, Ill. – Residents who were forced out of the Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovations disturbed asbestos are now speaking out about lingering questions over possible exposure.
The Illinois EPA says renovation work at the building disturbed asbestos-containing materials and created a potential health risk for tenants. State officials ordered all residents to temporarily relocate while licensed asbestos professionals clean and remediate the property.
Now, some residents say they still do not know whether they were exposed before leaving their homes.…