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Chicago, IL – As winter weather continues across Illinois and homes remain tightly sealed to conserve heat, health officials are urging residents—especially those in Chicago and surrounding communities—to be aware of a dangerous indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. January marks National Radon Action Month, drawing attention to radon gas, commonly referred to as the “invisible killer” inside the home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It can seep into homes through foundation cracks, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. Much of Illinois is classified as a moderate to high radon risk state, with elevated levels frequently detected in homes across Cook County, the Chicago suburbs, and central Illinois…