Ticks

Northern Illinois tick concerns are hitting close to home, with two state parks nationally ranked for illness risk and dozens of ticks reportedly found after a Rock Cut walk.

A tick linked to a red meat allergy is spreading across the Midwest, and health experts say it could pose growing risks for people outdoors.

The University of Illinois says there is a big surge in tick-related diseases in the state right now.

A deadly tick bite disease that takes the life of 1 out of every 10 it affects is spiking right across the Illinois border.

There's a new type of tick bite in Illinois that can be fatal and it's not Lyme Disease either.

There's a hidden threat lurking in Illinois during spring - ticks. Learn about the 15 different tick species in Illinois and the dangers each of them pose.

Learn how to avoid ticks while outdoors. Protect yourself from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses with simple tips like wearing the right clothing.

As ticks return to your yard, find out how to safeguard against them and prevent potential health risks. Explore expert advice on using plants to repel ticks.

Stay informed about the dangers ticks pose during summer. Be cautious of Lyme Disease and Tick Paralysis transmitted by these tiny pests.

Here's what scientists say about the idea of ticks landing on people.