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DuPage County health officials report 'probable' case of monkeypox

Posted: 11 Jun 2022 01:10 PM PDT

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. --- Health officials in DuPage County are investigating a case of monkeypox.

The DuPage County Health Department issued a statement Saturday they are investigating a "probable" infection in an adult male who had traveled to a country which has also reported monkeypox cases recently.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will need to confirm the test but Illinois health officials consider it "a probable monkeypox infection." 

"DCHD and IDPHare working closely with the CDC, the patient, and the patient's health care providers to identify individuals with whom the patient may have been in contact while they were infectious," the statement said.

Health officials said the case remains isolated and there is no indication there is a "great risk of extensive local spread."

Earlier this month health officials reported two probable case of monkeypox in Chicago.

Both were close contacts of each other. The  first case had recently traveled to Europe.

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 6.11.22

Posted: 11 Jun 2022 05:30 PM PDT

Lou is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/11/22) – David Hochberg with MegaPros Joe, Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski, Lindholm Roofing’s Mike Huston, and Janelle Iaccino AKA 'The Bug Lady' with Rose Pest

Posted: 11 Jun 2022 11:39 AM PDT

Click here to visit the guests featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, Access Elevator's VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to share details about their summer stairlift sale and their trade show happening on June 24th through June 26th. Next, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston joins the show to give listeners the 411 on when the best time of year to have roofing repair done and whether or not customers need to do their gutters at the same time. Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. 'The Bug Lady', joins the program to talk all things mosquitos and what to do with them this summer. And Joe Hogel of Mega Pros Home Improvement is on stand by to answer any home improvement questions our listeners might have. As always, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

New to Lou Too: Wine Grasp

Posted: 11 Jun 2022 03:02 PM PDT

Wine grasp is perfect for keeping your drink in easy reach. It grips sturdly to outdoor tables or chairs and works with all stemware making it perfect for the summer. It comes in a two pack and costs 19.99. It's a super simple solution for your wine on the go needs.

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Do you have a surge protector on your furnace?

Posted: 11 Jun 2022 12:00 PM PDT

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/28/2022: Dykstra Home Services' Senior Vice President of Operations, Rich Dykstra Sr., joins the show to talk about the importance of a surge protector on your furnace to save yourself thousands of dollars in your worst case scenario. To learn more about what Dykstra Home Services can do for you go to dykstrahomeservices.com or call them at 1-800-421-3220.

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