In this book excerpt, one Central Illinois mother writes about her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, and the severe battle with Lyme disease she’s endured.

Read our article on Lyme disease and mental health in Outdoor Illinois Journal.

ILA’s Editorial Director Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio shares some insights on how to move through the new year with gentleness and consistency as you heal from Lyme disease.

Illinois Lyme Association launched Lyme disease awareness billboard campaign from August through a portion of September near the Illinois State Fair.

Read our article on Ehrlichiosis in Illinois in Outdoor Illinois Journal.

Check out some highlights of the inaugural 2024 Tickborne Disease Medical Conference in Champaign, Illinois on October 22, 2024.

Check out the golf outing recap at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. We raised over $62,000!

Check out the Paint & Sip event recap at 12 Bar Lounge in Peoria Heights, IL. We raised nearly $4,000!

Read about top EPA-registered tick repellents in the Outdoor Illinois Journal.

Jennifer Russell was featured on 97.7 WRAM morning radio to discuss her family's story, Lyme in Illinois, prevention strategies, and more. Click here to listen to the episode.

Illinois Lyme Association partners with IDPH for the first-ever 2024 Illinois Tickborne Disease Conference in Champaign, IL this October. Learn more about the conference here.

ILA Executive Director Jennifer Russell shares a summer update about two upcoming events, plus how the organization is furthering the mission of providing Lyme disease education, awareness, and advocacy.

The range for people infected with Lyme disease who develop a rash is broad: anywhere from 30% to 80%. While a bull’s-eye rash is a classic Lyme symptom, many people will develop other types of rashes. Read more here.

Jennifer Russell was featured on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s podcast This is Public Health along with Dr. Arti Barnes, IDPH’s Chief Medical Officer. Listen to this engaging discussion that took place during Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

Ticks and tick-borne diseases are on the rise throughout Illinois. Here are five tips to help protect you and your family from the dreaded tick bite.

ILA Executive Director Jennifer Russell shares a spring update about what’s been happening with the organization to further the mission of Lyme disease education, awareness, and advocacy so far.

Borrelia miyamotoi is a lesser-known but emerging threat, lurking in the dense foliage of Illinois. It belongs to the same family as the Lyme disease-causing Borrelia burgdorferi. Yet, B. miyamotoi has its own unique set of challenges, from transmission to diagnosis and treatment. Read about them here.

Illinois Lyme Association’s (ILA) Executive Director Jennifer Russell was featured on Episode 401 of the Tick Bootcamp Podcast on February 21, 2024. Click to listen to this amazing episode!

Proximity to ticks and long hours spent in wooded areas or handling a harvest puts hunters in a high-risk category for those most susceptible to encountering tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to do about it.

From the bite of a Lone Star tick to an unexpected allergic reaction to meat, Illinois is among the top 13 states for alpha-gal syndrome. Read all about this emerging and dangerous meat allergy here.