Radiation victims urged to file claims
WILLOWBROOK — Margaret Dennison was stonewalled before she even got started. But others with the same concerns weren't.
WILLOWBROOK — Margaret Dennison was stonewalled before she even got started. But others with the same concerns weren't.
Workers share stories about health woes
JOLIET — Larry Kelman of Naperville knew for the 45 years he worked at the University of Chicago and later Argonne National Laboratory that the dust swirling around him and other employees probably was not a good thing.
JOLIET — Larry Kelman of Naperville knew for the 45 years he worked at the University of Chicago and later Argonne National Laboratory that the dust swirling around him and other employees probably was not a good thing.
Radiation claims meeting
JOLIET — The U.S. Department of Energy will hold a meeting April 18 to explain the compensation procedure for workers and/or family members affected by Cold War-era government work with radioactive materials.
JOLIET — The U.S. Department of Energy will hold a meeting April 18 to explain the compensation procedure for workers and/or family members affected by Cold War-era government work with radioactive materials.
Radiation victims could get choice in compensation
Employees at three local plants who were exposed to uranium and other dangerous materials during Cold War nuclear weapons manufacturing could be eligible for even greater compensation under legislation proposed to Congress on Thursday.
Employees at three local plants who were exposed to uranium and other dangerous materials during Cold War nuclear weapons manufacturing could be eligible for even greater compensation under legislation proposed to Congress on Thursday.
Blockson/Olin property for sale
JOLIET TOWNSHIP — The closed former site of a chemical company once involved in the mining of radioactive materials for the government is on the sale block.
JOLIET TOWNSHIP — The closed former site of a chemical company once involved in the mining of radioactive materials for the government is on the sale block.
Compensation for uranium workers OK'd: U.S. House gives strong support.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that includes compensation for workers who were exposed to uranium and other dangerous materials while working on secret government contracts during the Cold War.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that includes compensation for workers who were exposed to uranium and other dangerous materials while working on secret government contracts during the Cold War.
Eligibility status may take year
JOLIET — Workers at the former Blockson Chemical Co. south of town learned Monday it could take at least a year before they even find out if they are eligible for federal compensation because they worked unprotected with uranium for weapons manufacturing during the Cold War.
JOLIET — Workers at the former Blockson Chemical Co. south of town learned Monday it could take at least a year before they even find out if they are eligible for federal compensation because they worked unprotected with uranium for weapons manufacturing during the Cold War.
Uranium workers may get support
A bill that could provide financial compensation and medical care for workers who were exposed to uranium and other radioactive substances got a boost Thursday when U.S. House and Senate negotiators reached a deal.
A bill that could provide financial compensation and medical care for workers who were exposed to uranium and other radioactive substances got a boost Thursday when U.S. House and Senate negotiators reached a deal.
Radiation payment bill creates questions
Now that legislation providing compensation for workers exposed to radiation during government weapons work seems to be a sure thing, local workers affected and their families have a lot of questions.
Now that legislation providing compensation for workers exposed to radiation during government weapons work seems to be a sure thing, local workers affected and their families have a lot of questions.
Compensation for uranium workers stalls
A bill that could help compensate workers at the former Blockson Chemical Co. and other workers exposed to radiation without protection is being held up in Congress because some U.S. House leaders believe the plan could be too costly to taxpayers.
A bill that could help compensate workers at the former Blockson Chemical Co. and other workers exposed to radiation without protection is being held up in Congress because some U.S. House leaders believe the plan could be too costly to taxpayers.
Cancer mystery deepens
J.C. Conner looked over a picture taken several years ago at Old Country Buffet. There's a group of about 40 elderly men enjoying the day. And there are Xs put over 25 of the people in the picture.
J.C. Conner looked over a picture taken several years ago at Old Country Buffet. There's a group of about 40 elderly men enjoying the day. And there are Xs put over 25 of the people in the picture.
Building 55: Was a killer in our midst?
Vince Driscoll and longtime buddy Ken Kurtz sometimes would reminisce about their dads while working at their state transportation jobs.
Vince Driscoll and longtime buddy Ken Kurtz sometimes would reminisce about their dads while working at their state transportation jobs.
