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The Kane County Health Department is monitoring the measles outbreak in Cook County. While there are currently no reported cases in Kane County, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of measles and to protect yourself and your children with a safe and effective vaccine.
Measles is a highly contagious disease with serious possible complications including hospitalization, long-term illness, and death. Measles infection causes a rash to appear, alongside a high fever, coughing, runny nose, and pink eye. Airborne droplets can be present up to two hours after an infected individual has left the room. If you are experiencing measles-like symptoms, to avoid potential spread to others, call your healthcare provider immediately for instructions before visiting a healthcare facility.
“Vaccines have always been one of the most effective public health interventions. The best thing that someone can do to protect themselves and their loved ones is make sure they are up to date on their vaccines," said Michael Isaacson, KCHD Executive Director.
Most people are vaccinated against measles and therefore not at high risk, but those who are not vaccinated should talk to their healthcare provider. If you are exposed to someone who has measles and are not vaccinated, or if you are not sure of your vaccination status, you should stay home and contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Immunization records recorded in the Illinois immunization registry can be accessed using the Illinois Department of Public Health Vax Verify portal.
Children and those aged 6 months and older should get a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to help protect them from serious illness. Children under five years of age, adults over 20 years of age, pregnant people, and people with immunocompromised health are most at risk of measles complications. Consult with your healthcare provider to determine if you should receive the vaccine.
If you have Medicaid, CHIP, VFC, or are uninsured, contact a Federally Qualified Health Center or the Kane County Health Department at 630-208-3801.
Healthcare providers must immediately report to Kane County Health Department at earliest clinical suspicion and at the point before testing is ordered; and immediately place the patient in isolation. KCHD can be reached at 630-208-3801 (select option #4 for Communicable Disease).
For more information, visit: https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Measles.aspx
Each March, the Illinois Manufacturers' Association hosts “Makers Madness," a competition where products made in Illinois are voted on with the goal of being recognized as “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois." This year, at least 19 of the 200+ nominated products are made across Kane County. Voting is available here, with the ability to vote multiple times a day per device.
Voting schedule:
First Round (Top 16): March 19-24
Second Round (Top 8): March 26-31
Final Round (Top 4): April 2-7
Winner Announced: April 10
In alphabetical order by product, this was the list up for the nomination voting round:
ActivWall by Aurora Storage Products, Inc.
American Flag by FlagSource
Bison Frozen Treat Gearmotor by Bison
BoulePro 200AX by USACH
Carrier Tape by Tek Pak, Inc.
E.S.P Enhanced Spatial Positioning Push-to-Talk by Otto Engineering
Enpro Vent Tube and Ball Cage Detection System by AmeriChem Systems, Inc.
Envelopes by Continentall Envelope
Gindo's Hot Sauce by Gindo's Spice of Life
Gripple Spider by Gripple Inc.
High Speed Laser Marking by AmeriChem Systems, Inc.
Level Sensor by Monitor Technologies
Lynq Pro – On & Off Grid Navigation, Data, and Communication by Otto Engineering
MCTT by Falex Corporation
O-Cedar EasyWring RinseClean Spin Mop System, Freudenberg Household Products, LP
P15 Tamper Evident Cap and Spout for Flexible Pouch Packaging, Hoffer Plastics Corporation
Portable Grill, Weber
Precast Concrete, Dukane Precast
Preformed Pouches, Eagle Flexible Packaging
Click to enlarge the map to see where the businesses are located in Kane County.
Source / Kane County Sheriff's Office Media Release
For three decades, 4-H Government Day has provided an invaluable opportunity for teens to shadow public officials. This year, 18 members of 4-H got the chance to spend time with various government entities in Kane County, including the County Board, , Emergency Management, 911, Development Department, and Sheriff’s Office..
Throughout the day, these teens gained insights into governmental operations by attending meetings of the Forest Preserve of Kane County and the Kane County Board, where they were paired with elected officials or County staff members.
One of the students took to the podium during the County Board meeting and read two proclaimations to declare the day Kane County 4-H Government Day and the other was highlighting National Agriculture Day in Kane County.
Additionally, they participated in informative sessions covering topics such as 911 call management, recycling initiatives, emergency preparedness and agriculture preservation efforts in the County.
Kane County boasts 15 4-H community clubs and offers 80 projects for youth participation. To learn more, visit https://extension.illinois.edu/dkk/4-h-kane-county