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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — State health and water survey officials are reminding owners of public wells to test their water for potential contaminants. Officials said wells that are properly constructed and well maintained can provide safe water for years. However, contamination can occur due to improper construction or maintenance, along with contamination of a well’s […]

The early report of the first bird comes following a mild winter and spring.

CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Central Illinois, get your mosquito repellants ready. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in the state this year has been located in Douglas County. Staff from the Douglas County Health Department found the bird in Villa Grove on April 2. […]

While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S.

With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state

ROCKFORD, Ill (WREX) – Private well-owners in Illinois are being reminded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) to ensure the proper

SPRINGFIELD and CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Illinois private well-owners to properly maintain their wells and recommend that they test their wells for potential contaminants.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are working closely to monitor for H5N1 influenza, also known as bird

Hundreds of people gathered at Illinois State University to attend the state’s annual conference on infectious diseases.

Learn about the alarming measles outbreak in the US, with Illinois facing a significant number of cases. Discover the latest data from the CDC and WHO, shedding light on vaccination rates and efforts to contain the virus in the Midwest.