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Chicago

Chicago minority, low-income students struggling to make testing grade

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At the high school level, just 32% of low-income 11th graders read at grade level and 17% proved to be competent in math. #tests #students
Community

Illinois Expands Childhood Testing as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Begins

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As part of its ongoing efforts, Illinois has expanded childhood blood testing for lead exposure, increasing the number of high-risk ZIP codes where testing is required. #testing
Health

First West Nile Virus Death of the Year Reported in Suburban Cook County

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Since the start of mosquito surveillance in May, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 human cases of the virus — nearly double last year’s count. #virus
Health

Illinois Marks 60 Years of Newborn Screening, Saving Lives Through Early Detection

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“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns
Crime

Chicago Lab Owner Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison in Connection With $14 Million Covid-19 Testing Fraud Scheme

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Alvi caused tens of thousands of claims to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Covid-19 tests that were not performed as billed.  #covid
Community

IDPH Recommends Testing of Private Water Wells in Areas with Elevated PFAS Levels in Community Water Systems

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Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards. #water
Politics

Chicago Public Schools Respond to Student Walkout

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CPS allows for students to participate in planned civic actions, including student-led walkouts or protests. #cps

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