Health

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

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...

Project SUN Hosts Caregiver Craft Club in Kankakee County

KANKAKEE, IL - Kankakee County caregivers who have children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services are invited to attend Cyndi’s Caregiver Craft Club hosted...
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