UI sees biggest mumps outbreak in decade
July 30, 2015
A mumps outbreak that started around April at the University has continued to produce cases of the viral illness.According to Rachella Thompson-Brown, communicable disease investigator at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, there have been around 58 cases of mumps reported, and the majority ...
Local organizations partner with schools to reduce waste in lunchrooms, offer meals to homeless
November 10, 2014
When Cliff Maduzia walks through the hallways of Westview Elementary School in Champaign each day with large, empty containers in tow, faculty, staff and students know what he’s there to do. “Hi, Cliff,” a secretary says as he walks into the main office. Another faculty member says hello as Ma...
First West Nile case reported in Champaign County for 2014
August 26, 2014
The first case of West Nile virus was reported in Champaign County after a mosquito sample pool and a dead bird tested positive for the virus. The infected bird was found on Aug. 8, and the mosquito pool on Aug. 19, said Jeff Blackford, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District program coordinator. An addit...
