The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency started testing homes in Perez's neighborhood in November for methane, which can cause explosions or fires if trapped in confined areas such as basements.
The gas is seeping from the landfill at Schick and County Farm roads and has been detected underground, although not in any homes.
The dump has a history of pollution problems. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was aware in 1994 and 2000 that methane gas was found at unsafe levels near the perimeter.
And that's why Perez and others are asking tough questions about the state's accountability.
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