Flood water can contain harmful contaminants causing infections through drinking or contact. Here's what to know in North ...

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore building was shut down on Oct. 10, after Legionella bacteria was found in the hot water system.

The YWCA shut down the building at 1215 Church St. last week "out of an abundance of caution" after the Illinois Department ...

Advancements in healthcare are making some diseases seemingly a thing of the past. After all, when was the last time you ...

Your exposure to the legionella bacteria must also be the reason you’re diagnosed with the disease. This is usually the ...

Gardeners are being warned of a dangerous disease that can spread from potting mix. Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from ...

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore has temporarily closed to the public after two cases of Legionnaire’s disease were linked to ...

A deadly legionnaires’ disease outbreak first declared in London in July is officially over, public health officials said on ...

The Middlesex-London Health Unit declared the end of the legionnaires disease outbreak that killed two people and infected 30 ...

Legionnaires' Disease is a rare but severe disease caused by legionella bacteria. It can spread from inhalation of water ...

The YWCA Evanston North Shore pool closed due to Legionnaires' disease found in the hot water system after two diagnoses.

Beyond injuries caused by Helene ... increased cases of waterborne diseases including E-coli infections, Legionnaires' disease and Cryptosporidiosis in the weeks following storm-related flooding.