The Illinois EPA says they don't know when the Taylorville Kroger will be able to reopen.  Regional Radio News reached out to the EPA for a statement and Kim Biggs, Public Information Officer says that the EPA is still consulting with Kroger about the best way to clean up the asbestos. 

"The Illinois EPA does not currently have a timetable for when the Kroger store will be able to re-open. Last week, the Illinois EPA approved a plan for a licensed asbestos project design consultant to enter the store and collect samples to determine the extent of any required clean-up actions. Kroger and the consultant are expected to use the information gathered during the evaluation to prepare a remediation plan for the State’s review and approval. The Illinois EPA is focused on ensuring the store is safe for customers, employees and others."

Taylorville Kroger shut down last week after some issues with asbestos. Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more on this story as it becomes available.