Ill. Public Health Dept.: All Children Across Illinois to Receive Blood Lead Testing
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on June 25, 2026:
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All Children Across Illinois to Receive Blood Lead Testing
Effective July 1, all Illinois ZIP codes will be covered under state law calling for precautionary testing to ensure children are not harmed by exposure to lead
Key Points for Media:
* Expansion is the culmination of years-long effort to identify chil . . .
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All Children Across Illinois to Receive Blood Lead Testing
Effective July 1, all Illinois ZIP codes will be covered under state law calling for precautionary testing to ensure children are not harmed by exposure to lead
Key Points for Media:
* Expansion is the culmination of years-long effort to identify chil . . .