The BrucePac listeria recall expanded to around 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, affecting U.S. schools and stores like Costco and Walmart; no illnesses reported yet.

Cancer survivor Batbayar Tserendorj completed his second Chicago Marathon post liver transplant, inspiring many with his perseverance and health victory.

The YWCA pool in Evanston is closed due to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to its water system, with health officials advising exposed individuals to seek medical advice.

CDPH promotes COVID-19 and flu vaccinations ahead of winter, with health officials publicly receiving shots to encourage community participation in clinics and other venues.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is outbreaking in Midwest, hitting wildlife in Chicagoland and Michigan, with no threat to humans but fatal for deer, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago and CBS News Detroit.

The CDPH issued a health alert about possible rabies exposure from bats at a recent concert at the Salt Shed in Chicago. Attendees are urged to seek medical advice if they had contact with bats.

The USDA has escalated a Salmonella-tainted egg recall to a "Class I" situation, with over 60 cases reported across nine states. The recall includes various egg types and brands like Milo's Poultry Farms.

Legionella bacteria, along with high levels of lead and copper, have been found in the EPA's Chicago office water, leading to a grievance filed by the employees' union.

Illinois is investing $6.5 million through the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program to help residents enroll in health coverage, benefiting five organizations ahead of the state's transition to a state-administered marketplace by 2026.

Illinois reports a decline in infant mortality but underscores persistent racial disparities with Black infants being nearly three times more likely to die than others.

The USPS is distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests through a government platform, with rapid 30-minute results, irrespective of symptoms or vaccination status.

Northwestern Medicine performed a groundbreaking double-lung transplant on a Stage 4 colorectal cancer patient, Amanda Wilk, marking a first for the institution.

Chicago's CARE program for mental health emergencies is now fully staffed by public health professionals, removing police involvement. The successful pivot to a health-focused approach has shown zero arrests and minimal use of force.