Health

Mis-Dials Overwhelming Grundy County’s 911 Center: Stay Connected, Save a Life

GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. - Summer is here, and with it comes a friendly reminder to be cautious with our cell phones. It's all too easy for a simple mishap to...

Two Rescued After Drowning Incident in Illinois Neighborhood

WOODRIDGE, Ill. - In a swift response to a distress call reporting a drowning incident, two individuals were...

South Suburbs to See First Drone Light Show Later Tonight

FRANKFORT, IL - The south suburbs are set to witness their first-ever drone light show later tonight in Frankfort....

Unidentified Gunman Strikes Chicago’s Museum Campus: Leaves Man In Critical Condition

CHICAGO, IL - A man was critically wounded in a shooting incident that took place on Sunday morning at...

Two Overnight House Fires in Frankfort Cause Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Damage

FRANKFORT, IL - Residents experienced a night of turmoil as firefighters responded to two separate house fires within a...

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Batches in Park Ridge, Evanston

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in the first three mosquito batches of...

Air Quality Alert Issued for Illinois: Unhealthy Conditions Forecasted for Friday 

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns over the air quality in Illinois, issuing an alert for Friday, June 2.  As...

University of Chicago Medicine Urges People to Act FAST During Stroke Awareness Month

CHICAGO, IL - As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the University of Chicago Medicine is reminding people to act fast when recognizing the symptoms of...

Urgent Call for Uninsured Chicagoans: Get Free COVID-19 Shots by Wednesday

CHICAGO, IL - Individuals without health insurance have until the end of Wednesday to get a free COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.  As the COVID-19 pandemic...

Hepatitis Awareness Month: Preventable and Curable Viruses Affecting Liver Health

CHICAGO - May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and with over 4 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis B and C, the need for awareness is...

Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Lyme Disease in Illinois

LISLE, IL - As temperatures rise in Illinois, residents are being warned about the dangers of ticks and the spread of Lyme disease. The...
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