Cook County

Discover the Hidden Dangers of Radon in Your Home: Insights from Cook County Health Officials

Discover the Hidden Dangers of Radon in Your Home: Insights from Cook County Health Officials

January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to test their homes ... Read more

Chicago Faces Frigid Temperatures: Health Officials Warn Frostbite Can Set In Within 30 Minutes

Chicago Faces Frigid Temperatures: Health Officials Warn Frostbite Can Set In Within 30 Minutes

CHICAGO – Chicagoans woke up to a frigid morning with wind chills diving to nearly 15 degrees below zero. Health ... Read more

Rising Mpox Infections in Chicago: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Rising Mpox Infections in Chicago: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Chicago is seeing a rise in mpox cases, a virus previously known as monkeypox. This illness causes rashes, fever, and ... Read more

Stay Informed: Potential Measles Exposure Alert at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital – What You Need to Know

Stay Informed: Potential Measles Exposure Alert at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital – What You Need to Know

Cook County health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital last week. An ... Read more

University of Chicago Slashes 0M in Spending: What 400 Job Cuts Mean for Students and Staff

University of Chicago Slashes $100M in Spending: What 400 Job Cuts Mean for Students and Staff

CHICAGO – Last week, the University of Chicago announced a plan to save about $100 million a year. This will ... Read more