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...
Biden promotes vaccine mandate in Illinois as business groups push back
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden visited Elk Grove Village on Thursday to promote his COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which many businesses oppose.
It marked...
KCC to begin free COVID-19 testing next Monday
KANKAKEE – Kankakee Community College will begin free COVID-19 testing for students beginning Monday, October 11th at the Riverfront Campus.
The service, used as a...
Will County Health Department Offers Information regarding COVID-19 Booster Shots
WILL COUNTY – To clarify the CDC’s recent recommendation about COVID-19 booster shots, the Will County Health Department is sharing important information about these...
Man with colony of bats in home dies in first human case of rabies in state since 1954
By Brett Rowland |Â The Center Square
(The Center Square) – State public health officials reported the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954 after...
Red Cross issues Emergency blood shortage following lowest donor turnout
WASHINGTON – The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood and platelet shortage.
According to the organization, donors have reached their lowest levels of...
