5.3 Public/Environmental Health

5.3 Support actions that improve both public health and environmental health for the overall well-being of residents, particularly in Black, Latine, and low-income communities.

Lead Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability

FY24 Highlighted Accomplishments:

• Assessed and approved over 150 homes for energy efficient retrofits as part of the Healthy Homes program.
• Awarded $1.4 million in grants to six businesses in suburban Cook to reduce pollution and the use of toxic chemicals under the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program in partnership with the Chicago Urban League.
• Completed the 100th lead service line replacement for childcare providers in suburban Cook under the LeadCare Cook County program. These replacements are providing safe drinking water for over 900 children.

Implementation Status: On track – substantial progress advanced