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Editorial illustration for Chicago's New Mobile Lead Testing Pilot: Six South Side Neighborhoods, Free Testing for Children 1 to 3
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Chicago's New Mobile Lead Testing Pilot: Six South Side Neighborhoods, Free Testing for Children 1 to 3

Chicago has launched a two-year mobile lead testing pilot program offering free childhood lead screening directly to families with children ages 1 to 3 in six South Side neighborhoods. The initiative aims to close a testing gap by bringing screening to familiar community locations, removing barriers for families.

Derek Molina· Nov 6· 4 min read
Editorial illustration for Fears Over Battery Storage Safety Fuel Protests and New Regulations

Fears Over Battery Storage Safety Fuel Protests and New Regulations

Derek Molina · Oct 2
Editorial illustration for Lincoln Market Park Opens, Reclaiming History and Green Space in The Ville

Lincoln Market Park Opens, Reclaiming History and Green Space in The Ville

Derek Molina · Oct 1
A picturesque, tree-lined street in a top-rated Charlotte neighborhood, showcasing historic homes, modern townhouses, and residents enjoying a sunny day, symbolizing community and desirability.

New Surveys Rank Charlotte's Top-Rated Neighborhoods, Citing Brookhill and Dilworth

Aaron Blake · Mar 30
Chapel Hill's new affordable housing development and improved sidewalks, symbolizing successful community investment and progress.

Chapel Hill Secures $3 Million for Affordable Housing and Sidewalks

Derek Molina · Aug 15
Diverse group of seniors thoughtfully planning their retirement relocation, looking at maps and brochures with optimistic expressions.

States Vie for Top Retirement Spots Amid Shifting Rankings

While Utah was recently named the best state overall by U.

Derek Molina· Aug 3· 2 min
A police K-9 unit in Sandy, Oregon, stands solemnly following a shooting incident that resulted in fatalities and the death of the K-9.

Sandy Shootings Escalate Violence Concerns Following Sunday's Fatalities

A police K-9 named Knight died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Sandy, Oregon, on May 31, 2026.

Aaron Blake· Jun 2· 3 min