Jul 16, 2018 | News and Events
Those Struggling Must be Taken Seriously, Not Ignored The recent suicides of celebrity fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain have brought about much worry about copycat behavior among those who might be considering suicide. Will...
Jul 12, 2018 | News and Events
One case identified in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting one case of Salmonella that matches a multi-state outbreak strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 73 cases of Salmonella...
Jul 12, 2018 | News and Events
Concerns 28 Oz Small Veggie Trays SPRINGFIELD – Del Monte is recalling 28 ounce “small veggie trays,” which include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and dill dip, that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana. The Illinois Department of Public Health...
Jul 12, 2018 | News and Events
Indoor/Outdoor Cat Given Rabies Booster Two additional bats captured in Will County have tested positive for rabies, bringing the total number of rabid bats this season to four. On Tuesday, June 12th, a downed bat was found alive, in the driveway of a Homer Glen...
Jul 12, 2018 | News and Events
Chicago Resident Affected SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018. A Chicago resident in her 60s became ill in mid-May. “Because the case occurred earlier...
Jul 12, 2018 | News and Events
Some severe bleeding cases also in Wisconsin SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, . The majority of new cases are among Winnebago County...