| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 28, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 28, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cases-of-life-threatening-allergy-spread-by-ticks-are-rising-in-illinois-expert-says/3982017/ |
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Cases of [ a life-threatening allergy ][1] caused by a certain kind of tick bite
are rising in Illinois as ticks expand their reach in the Midwest -- and a
second wave of tick season could soon be coming.
According to Chris Stone, a medical entomologist with the University of
Illinois, the state is...