As part of National Radon Action Month (January), the Kane
County Health Department is promoting two contests for school-
aged children to raise awareness of the dangers of radon.
Winners of the contests could win a cash prize and see their
projects used in statewide and national radon awareness
campaigns. Poster Contest: Sponsored by the American Lung
Association, a poster contest for students 9 to 14 is open until
March 1. First place winners of the Illinois state contest will
be awarded $200 and be automatically entered in the national
contest with the chance to win $1,000. For eligibility and
artwork requirements, please visit the Health Department’s
website at http://kanehealth.com/radon_contest.htm Video
Contest: The American Lung Association and Illinois Emergency
Management Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Region 5, is sponsoring a video contest for
Illinois high school students. Top prize for the video is
$1,000. Creativity and originality are high encouraged as lon