At home, single-use tick test will soon be available for purchase

You can test the tick itself to see if it carries the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

• Aug 10

13% jump in emergency department visits for tick bites this year

Why are ticks becoming more abundant? Climate change and land use patterns play a role.

• Jul 20

Kane County health officials remind public to protect themselves from mosquitoes, ticks

Health officials in Kane County are advising residents to take extra precautions as the bugs can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease.

• May 25

Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer

Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.

• Aug 7, 2025

Rain and humidity make for perfect storm for ticks in Midwest and beyond

It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is corresponding to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest. Marissa Sulek reports.

• Jul 16, 2025

Experts have advice on avoiding ticks in Illinois

Multiple Illinois counties are warning the public about a prevalence of ticks this season, and they could be carrying multiple diseases at the same time. Lauren Victory reports.

• Jun 2, 2025

Experts have a safety warning with an uptick in ticks this year

Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids. Marissa Sulek reports.

• May 13, 2025