A small glass blood vial on a white medical tray beside a cotton swab and bandage.

New Illinois law requires lead tests for all children

A state law effective since July 1 requires blood lead tests for all Illinois children at 12 and 24 months, and Cook County is offering free home inspections and repairs backed by a $6.2 million federal grant.

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Ellie Nevel

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Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.

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