Free CPR and First Aid Training at the ARC Center
The West Chicago Park District invites residents to learn a life-saving skill — for free! A Free CPR Training session will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 5:00 p.m….
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Community Vaccine Day Offers Free Flu Shots and Family Fun in West Chicago
Residents are invited to take part in Community Vaccine Day, a free public health and wellness event jointly hosted by the Xilin Association and the City of West Chicago on…
New Law Expands Mental Health Support for Illinois College Students
As students return to campuses across Illinois, a new law is set to bring expanded mental health resources to higher education institutions. House Bill 3385, sponsored by State Senator Karina…
DuPage County Health Department to Open First-of-Its-Kind Crisis Recovery Center in Chicagoland
The DuPage County Health Department is preparing to open the doors to its new Crisis Recovery Center, a groundbreaking facility designed to provide immediate, around-the-clock care for individuals experiencing a…
A New Bombshell Has Entered the Villa—Senator Villa, That Is!
As Love Island fans bid farewell to another drama-filled season, there’s a new opportunity to couple up—but this time, it’s with your health. Illinois State Senator Karina Villa is inviting…
Midwest Sees Sharp Rise in Tick Bites and Illnesses: What You Need to Know
As summer peaks across the Midwest, public health officials are sounding the alarm over a significant uptick in tick-related emergency room visits and the growing risk of tick-borne illnesses. According…
IDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in Illinois. With this comes the risk of…
West Nile Virus Detected in Northern Illinois: What West Chicago Residents Need to Know
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquito batch to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The infected sample was collected on May…
Surgeon General Warns of Cancer Risks Linked to Alcohol Consumption
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Released Friday, the advisory underscores research connecting…
Walmart Broccoli Recall Issued in Illinois and 19 Other States Due to Listeria Risk
Consumers who purchased broccoli florets at Walmart stores in recent weeks are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers following a recall issued by Braga Fresh. The voluntary recall involves…
New research shows younger and middle-aged adults have worse long COVID symptoms than older adults
New study from Northwestern Medicine finds symptoms occurred regardless of mild or severe COVID-19 infection Since older adults have been more severely affected by acute COVID-19, researchers have hypothesized that…
Free Covid Tests Available At End Of Month
At the end of September, U.S. households will once again be able to order free COVID-19 tests, which are designed to detect current variants and will remain effective through the…
Protect Yourself: Tick Season Safety Tips for a Healthy Summer Outdoors – Protéjase: consejos de seguridad para la temporada de garrapatas y un verano saludable al aire libre
DuPage County – As warmer weather arrives, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) urges residents to protect themselves and their families against diseases spread by tick bites while enjoying outdoor activities….
Multi-State Listeria Outbreak- Multiple Product Recalls Issued by USDA After Dozens of Consumers Fall Ill, Two Die in Illinois – Brote de listeria en varios estados: el USDA emite retiros de varios productos luego de que decenas de consumidores enfermaran y dos murieran en Illinois
Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Prompts Major Product Recalls A multi-state outbreak of listeria has led to significant recalls of various food products. The USDA and FDA have announced recalls affecting more…
DuPage County’s First West Nile Virus Case of 2024 – Primer caso de virus del Nilo Occidental en el condado de DuPage en 2024
By Heather Niziolek DuPage County’s First West Nile Virus Case of 2024 DUPAGE COUNTY — A Villa Park resident has been confirmed as the first human case of West Nile…
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Prompts Recall of Seven Million Pounds of Meat – Brote de listeria a nivel nacional provoca retiro de siete millones de libras de carne
A nationwide listeria outbreak has led to the recall of seven million pounds of deli meat, affecting residents in 13 states. The recall is linked to dozens of hospitalizations and…
Be the Difference for Someone Struggling with their Mental Health – Marca la Diferencia para Alguien que Lucha con su Salud Mental
With an estimated one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness, the chances are high that someone you know and care about is struggling. It doesn’t have to feel overwhelming…
CDC Issues Alert for Travelers After 27 Illinoisans Stricken With Dengue Fever
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new alert for the Americas following a surge in dengue fever cases, marking a record high. In Illinois, 27…