The Latest Breaking News from the Illinois Department of Public Health

Cyclosporiasis parasite West Virginia outbreak: Is lettuce, green salad behind the surge in 'explosive diarrhea' cases as Michigan tops 2,600 infections?

West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with health officials investigating lettuce and salad greens as the possible source. The symptoms of cyclosporiasis parasite include watery diarrhea and stomach cramps, which can last weeks. The CDC said cases have now…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with ‘Salmonella’ in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true

In 1985, contaminated milk in Illinois led to a Salmonella outbreak that infected hundreds of thousands of people across the United States and caused at least 12 deaths. At the time, it was the largest single outbreak of foodborne illness in the U.S. and remains the worst outbreak of Salmonella…

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

CDC reportedly investigating several cases of illnesses from Botox injections

Patients were hospitalized after receiving Botox or possibly fake Botox, and showing symptoms that aligned with botulism

The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2024

‘We nearly broke the system’: Hospitals face staff exodus, violence three years into pandemic

Three years after COVID struck, Chicago area hospitals struggle with staff exodus and patient violence in a brave new medical world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023