Location: Rantoul, IL 61866
Years of Operation: 1917-1993
Base Background
Chanute Air Force Base opened in 1917 as a World War I pilot training school. Following the war, the site briefly closed before reopening as a technical training center. The site trained Air Corps mechanics to maintain aircrafts and ground support equipment. They also focused on metal processing. After ceasing air operations in the 70’s, the base officially closed in 1993.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects |
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Increased cholesterol Reproductive, developmental, liver, kidney, and immunological issues in laboratory animals. Tumors in animals. (Source) |
If you were stationed at Chanute Air Force Base, you may be eligible for compensation for medical conditions associated with toxic exposure.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
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