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New public health laws, rules take effect in 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system will go into effect on New Year’s Day, January 1.

One of the key changes taking effect with the new year is a more stringent standard for public health intervention based on the results of testing of blood lead levels in children.

Under Illinois law, any child residing in a high-risk ZIP…

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