Health

Illinois and Missouri have an unusual connection to an emergency recall that's just been issued for cinnamon powder. The cinnamon was made and distributed by a company in Illinois, but it was authorities in Missouri that found lead in it.

Have you ever wondered how many active doctors there are in Illinois? There's new data that reveals that number along with how many in each specialty.

West Nile Virus can be uneventful for some, but for others it can be deadly. That's the case in Illinois as someone has just passed away shortly after being diagnosed with the virus.

Here's where experts are warning about a rise in cases.

There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.

You are more valuable than you know, but sadly your existence on this Earth and specifically in Wisconsin is temporary. Did you know it's easy to understand the 10 things in Wisconsin that could potentially take your precious life - today.

With very few exceptions, no one will live forever at least on this Earth or more specifically Illinois. There is new data that reveals the 10 most likely ways you'll kick the bucket in Illinois this year.

For what it's worth, I'm not on board with all of the stay away from Illinois at all costs lists that occasionally get passed around the internet. However, I'm not an expert mover and there are several moving companies that seem to be in agreement that you might want to avoid moving to the Land of Lincoln.

You need to be as safe before you get in the water as you hopefully are when you're swimming. There are now 25 water areas in Illinois that have been declared too unsafe for swimming due to dangerous bacteria levels.

There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables.