Earlier this year, an asbestos contamination scandal made headlines when it was discovered that areas of the Illinois Beach State Park had tested positive for the deadly carcinogen.

Now, officials have announced that they will be holding a hearing about this deadly contamination this afternoon.

Community members who are concerned about the asbestos contamination issues and ongoing investigation facing Illinois Beach State Park, outside of Zion, are invited to attend one of the two sessions being held today.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will give a talk regarding the asbestos findings from 3 to 5 p.m. A second meeting will be held shortly thereafter, and is expected to run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The informational sessions will be held at the Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center.

Concerned citizens will have the chance to speak with representatives from various federal and state agencies. These agents will also present additional findings and respond to questions raised by the public.

Officials will be accepting public comments on the health consultation until June 12. A copy of the health consultation is also available at Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave.

Asbestos is a deadly carcinogen that is considered the major cause of the rare cancer mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is rare, but very aggressive. It is not uncommon for those suffering from mesothelioma to perish mere months after being diagnosed with the disease. Because the disease has a long latency period, it is possible for a patient to develop initial symptoms of mesothelioma decades after the initial exposure to asbestos fibers or dust.

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