3 Chicago-area beaches under advisories for high bacteria levels

Three Chicago-area beaches are under advisories for "high bacteria" levels on Tuesday.

• Jun 23

2 dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.

• Aug 29, 2025

After son dies, Indiana family urges vaccination for meningitis-causing bacteria

Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.

• Aug 11, 2025

Health officials warn about loofahs harboring bacteria, leading to potential infections

They add that while loofah-related infections are rare, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk.

• Jul 25, 2025

Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says

A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.

• Jul 23, 2024

Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops

The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.

• Mar 23, 2023

Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops

The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.

• Mar 22, 2023