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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