Chicago sits on geology that naturally produces radon gas. This invisible, odorless radioactive element seeps from soil into homes. Some neighborhoods have significantly higher radon levels than others. Knowing which Chicago areas have the highest radon risk helps you protect your family’s health. This guide breaks down radon levels by…
Radon doesn’t smell. You can’t see it. But it’s lurking in many Chicago homes right now. This colorless, odorless gas comes from natural uranium decay in soil. It seeps into basements through cracks and gaps. The problem? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. In Illinois,…
Got an older Chicago home There’s probably asbestos in it somewhere. Seriously. Builders back then used this cheap mineral fiber everywhere. It was durable, fire resistant, and nobody cared about the health stuff back then. Now we know better. Asbestos is actually dangerous when the fibers get loose in the…



