In a stunning improvement in children's health, far fewer kids have high lead levels than 20 years ago, new government research reports — a testament to aggressive efforts to get lead out of paint, water and soil.
Sen. Dick Durbin is trying to drum up support for legislation to prevent foreclosures — literally taking it to the steps of a boarded up Chicago home that was foreclosed upon.
This event is a month-long exhibition with a VIP reception mid-month followed by a short lecture by a prominent African American historian on February 2 - March 31, 2009.
