News

• CPS engineer invents a device to lower lead levels in drinking fountains. But can it scale for a citywide crisis?
• EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water protections
• Lead in Food: FDA Study Shows High Levels in Tomato Sauce, Baking Powder
• The LARC Foundation Hosts Free Webinar – Don’t Be Mis-Lead – Pathways to Lead: Protect Your Children, Family and Community on October 30, 2025
• Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes 
• EPA seeking input on lead exposure from lead wheel weights
• Latest CDC Recommendations Based on Blood Lead Level ≥3.5 μg/dL
• It’s here — #GivingTuesday!
• In anticipation of GivingTuesday, we will be raising funds to help clean up lead-contaminated lawns, parks, and playgrounds for Chicago’s children in low income areas – who continue to be disproportionately affected by lead poisoning. Please join our campaign by clicking the HOME button below
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