September is Food Safety Education Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering tips on ensuring that your Game Day plans are not marred by improperly cooked or handled food. Additional Info...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first Illinois human West Nile virus (WNV)-related death in 2023.Testing by CDC confirmed the case was WNV-related. IDPH is also reporting 11 non-fatal cases of WNV confirmed to date this year. Additional Info...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. Additional Info...
IDPH is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in four counties around the state, including LaSalle. Additional Info...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first three
batches of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois in 2023, both in Cook
County. Additional Info...
