217 Today: Rising tick borne illnesses prompt Illinois public acts to increase surveillance
Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Friday, September 26, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited the University of Illinois yesterday to see the impact federal funding has had on research into the genetics of bees.
- Tick bites can lead to illnesses, such as Lyme Disease and Alpha Gal Syndrome, a condition that’s on the rise in Illinois.
- The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it would recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for most people in the state.
- Former Republican state senator Darren Bailey officially kicked off his second campaign for Illinois governor today.
In today’s deep dive, tick-borne diseases have been on the rise in Illinois for many years. And ticks appear to be migrating across the state.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Elissa Eaton, Katie O’ Connell and Capitol News Illinois.
