Chicago Bank Headquarters Closed Due to Mold

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 23, 2010 -- Last week it was reported by the Chicago Tribune and the local ABC affiliate in Chicago that the Foster Bank headquarters and branch on Kedzie will be closed for several months. According to the bank’s website the closure is due to renovations, but the media outlets specifically report mold as the reason for the temporary closure.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reportedly issued a proclamation under the Banking Emergencies Act which has authorized the temporary emergency closure. Other branches of the bank in the Chicago area remain open for business.

Also this month it was reported that residents of a Galesburg, Illinois nursing home were living with mold in 12 of the residents’ rooms according to the Illinois Department of Health. Many of the elderly residents had been suffering respiratory problems leading up to the mold discovery by the state.

“These latest news stories involving mold highlight the fact that mold problems can occur anywhere,” reported Ed Chambers, the President of EC2, Inc. (ec2), an Illinois based environmental consulting firm. “Mold will grow anywhere there is significant moisture in an indoor environment. Homes, schools, hospitals and even financial institutions can all have IAQ problems from mold growth.”

When problems with mold occur in Illinois the environmental professionals at EC2 are often the first company building owners and property management companies call. With over 5,000 indoor air quality investigations successfully resolved, the environmental and building sciences experts at ec2 have developed a solid track record for resolving IAQ problems quickly and with minimal disruption to area businesses.

The team at ec2 is not only skilled with microbial issues, but also provides chemical, asbestos, lead, vapor intrusion and other environmental services and specialties to protect building occupants. To learn more about mold or other indoor air quality (IAQ) issues please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to international Fortune 500 corporations.

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