Illinois Department of Public Health

Illinois Department of Public Health promotes, protects and improves the health of Illinois citizens through the prevention and control of disease and injury. Oversees the state licensing, federal certification and complaint investigations of Illinois’ health care facilities.

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Winger urges guidelines to keep school water sources safe
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Winger urges guidelines to keep school water sources safe

Fearing another potentially dangerous water situation such as the one that forced Elgin district schools to close for three days, Rep. Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale) introduced a House resolution on Tuesday that would require guidelines be put in place on how schools handle water quality issues, especially during potential a contamination.