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Illinois Health Officials Warn of Rise in Strep Cases

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting residents to the increase in strep cases in 2023. According to IDPH Director Dr. Sameer...

NASA monitoring potentially hazardous asteroid for Valentine’s Day 2046

NASA is closely monitoring a newly discovered asteroid that has a small chance of hitting Earth on February 14, 2046, which is Valentine's Day....

Asthma Drug Shortage Worsening 

An Illinois-based company recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has worsened the already-existing shortage of liquid albuterol used to treat breathing problems such...

IDPH warns of growing substance abuse of Veterinary drug  

BOURBONNAIS - Illinois Police and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are warning of growing abuse of the Veterinarian drug  Xylazine. Xylazine is a drug used...

Tick-Spread Virus reported in Illinois for the first time since 2018 in Kankakee County  

KANKAKEE – The Tickborn Heartland Virus has been reported in Illinois for the first time since it was reported here in 2018. The Illinois Department of...

Will County resident becomes first West Nile Virus Death in Illinois this year

JOLIET  – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday a Will County resident has become the confirmed the first human West Nile...