IL HR0031

Declares January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Illinois

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause among non-smokers

U.S. EPA estimates radon causes approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually

41% of Illinois homes have high radon levels, with an even higher percentage in schools and commercial buildings

Illinois Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Office of Homeland Security, and U.S. EPA support efforts to encourage radon testing, mitigation, and radon-resistant construction