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Illinois quick hits: Positive test for West Nile virus; drug-resistant fungus detected
Positive test for West Nile virus The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that the first mosquito pool of the ...
CDC warn of salmonella outbreak from backyard poultry in 6 states, including Illinois
At least seven people have gotten sick after coming in contact with the poultry, but only one person in Illinois has become ...
Salmonella cases reported in Illinois, Wisconsin linked to backyard poultry
The CDC has sent out a new alert warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, with cases reported in Illinois ...
Health officials confirm six measles cases in Illinois so far this year
Two more cases of measles have been reported in Illinois, bringing 2025’s total to six cases so far. According to the ...
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Former CDC staff warn of 'a five-alarm fire'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid off thousands of workers since January. Current and former CDC staff ...
Backyard poultry spread Salmonella to at least 6 states, including Missouri and Illinois
Backyard poultry have triggered a Salmonella outbreak in numerous states, including Missouri and Illinois, according to the ...
Cases of drug-resistant fungus found in 17 states, including Illinois
Cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been confirmed in at least 17 states so far this year, with the Midwest seeing some of the highest numbers, including several in Illinois.
Tomatoes sold in Illinois stores recalled for potential salmonella contamination
The now-recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, ...