-
As the number of COVID-19 cases trends upwards in Illinois, state officials want to see better enforcement of mask-wearing and other public health…
-
Two county health departments are trialing a new “tech-based” approach to COVID-19 contact tracing. Meanwhile, Governor J.B. Pritzker Monday defended...
-
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest one-day death toll due to COVID-19 with 125 lives lost. The total confirmed cases has...
-
State public health officials announced Tuesday that Illinois has become the first to conduct in-state testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus.Since…
-
Public health officials say they‘ll work to increase vaccination rates across Illinois. The announcement comes as the the U.S. is expected to have the...
-
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP) said disease cases from tick and mosquito bites in the state increased 58% from 2005 to 2016. Director…
-
In another step to help prevent more overdose related deaths, the state of Illinois rolled out a 24/7 opioid and substance addiction helpline Tuesday.
-
Health departments across Illinois are adopting a new method for evaluating food establishments.Chris Adams, Environmental Health Director for the…
-
It looks like the city of Macomb and Spring Lake Management won’t build a beach and allow public swimming as soon as they hoped.The plan they discussed…
-
Flu cases are showing up in all areas of the state. Illinois Public Health Director Lamar Hasbrouck said flu activity is happening earlier this year than…