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Community Conversation: West Calumet Lead Crisis

“Community Conversation: West Calumet Lead Crisis” brought the lead contamination crisis of the West Calumet Housing Complex to the airwaves of Lakeshore Public Radio. The 1-hour conversation explored further, the West Calumet Housing Complex and the issues with lead and arsenic contamination. Discussion followed on the history of the West Calumet Housing Complex, moving issues for residents, as well as the harmful effects of lead poisoning.

Joining host and moderator Tom Maloney were:

State Representative of District 2 Elect – Earl Harris Jr.
The Times – Sarah Reese and Lauren Cross
IPB News Environment Reporter – Nick Janzen
Lakeshore Public Radio host/reporter – Dan Clark