Lead poisoning remains an issue for distressed Chicago neighborhoods

Lead poisoning remains an issue for distressed Chicago neighborhoods

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One fifth of children in Chicago’s most distressed neighborhoods test positive for lead poisoning. That’s according to a recent investigation by the Chicago Tribune. City and federal funds for property inspections have dried up in recent years. Joining us to explain the findings and unpack some of the data in his piece is the Tribune’s Michael Hawthorne.