Resolution R2024-0007276
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Call for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to re-evaluate and increase allocation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to Chicago for use in replacing lead service lines
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The article discusses lead's health risks, Chicago's 400,000 lead service lines, the equity crisis, the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the US Environmental Protection Agency's funding role. It mentions disadvantaged communities, ILEPA's role in disbursing federal BIL funds, and the Chicago City Council's call to Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly for a fairer allocation. It also highlights the Council's committees and their efforts to address lead service line removals.
