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IDOT: Extreme Heat Could Lead to Pavement Failures

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in the forecast. Very high temperatures can lead to pavement expanding and ultimately... Read More.

FDA and CDC Warning About Inaccurate Lead Test Results

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting Illinoisans that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning the public that a certain type of lead test made by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate... Read More.

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today met with students taking part in the Lead Higher Initiative at Belleville West High School. Illinois is the first state in... Read More.

Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill

Monday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Steans and state agency directors today signed Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead in drinking water. "Today is about our future, about making sure our students are not exposed to lead poisoning," said Governor Rauner. "This... Read More.

Governor Applauds General Assembly’s Passage of Lead Testing Bill

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 550, the bill that would require testing of drinking water for lead at schools and daycares:“This bill shows what is possible when we work together. I applaud the General Assembly for passing this bipartisan... Read More.

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was selected to chair the panel’s Environment Subcommittee for another six-year term. The subcommittee oversees the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will now have jurisdiction over the Clean Air... Read More.

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Makes Lead Poisoning Prevention A Priority

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth recently announced a statewide, cross-agency initiative to reduce children’s exposure to lead. Lead poisoning is one of the most prevalent, preventable, environmental health hazards and is known to contribute to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and violent... Read More.

Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning in the fall veto session this November, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve as the newly-named Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations I Committee.In his role as Spokesperson, Righter will be a lead budget spokesman and public voice on budget issues for the... Read More.

Water Quality Association Offers Facts and Tips about Treatment for Lead Contamination

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Lisle, Illinois –In March 2016, USA Today Network released findings from a nationwide investigation on lead in drinking water. They found, “nearly 2,000 water systems spanning all 50 states where testing has shown excessive levels of lead contamination. The network’s analysis of U.S, Environmental... Read More.