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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A tiny, invasive tick species has now been discovered in Illinois.

Illinois on high alert as tick season coincides with Cicada emergence. Invasive tick species discovered, raising health concerns. State agencies collaborate to assess risks to humans and livestock. Public Health surveillance program crucial in identifying new threat. Authorities monitoring potential infections closely.

SPRINGFIELD Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was

They’re tiny, creepy-looking and they’re bloodsuckers.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced it has reached a major milestone for a program designed to reduce gun deaths. The “Together for a Safer Illinois” campaign, run by IDPH, Illinois State Police and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have given out gun locks for no cost. Since […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Public Health announced a milestone this week in its efforts to promote firearms safety: the distribution of over 100,000 free gun locks. The devices help secure the firearm to prevent its use by children or criminals. IDPH partnered with health departments and community groups statewide as part […]

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major milestone in its effort to promote firearm safety: the agency has now provided more than 100,000 free gun locks

The Asian longhorned tick was first introduced to the U.S. in 2017, but this is the first known collection of the species in Illinois. The ticks are light brown, are

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A new invasive species has been located in Illinois: the Asian longhorned tick. Since the species was first discovered in the U.S. in 2017, it has been found in 19 states. As of April 12, Illinois has become the 20th. A routine active tick surveillance from the Illinois Department of Public Health […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick surveillance in Morgan County as part of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program. Additional surveillance in the area on April 24 discovered two additional Asian longhorned ticks.