Each January, Radon Protection Month highlights a silent but serious health risk affecting homes across LaSalle County and the entire state of Illinois: radon gas . As a content creator focused on emergency management, it’s vital to raise awareness about what radon is, why it matters locally, and how residents can take action to protect their families. 🧪 What Is Radon and Why It Matters Radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless radioactive gas  that naturally forms in so