1001 E Grant St, Watseka, IL 60970

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Policy & Procedure Committee Meeting 9/1/2022

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Labor Day - Offices Closed 9/5/2022

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Tax/Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting 9/6/2022

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Health Committee Meeting 9/6/2022

1001 East Grant Street Watseka, IL 60970

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Board of Health Finance Committee 09/07/2022

550 S 10th St, Watseka, IL 60970

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Management Services Committee Meeting @ Courthouse 9/7/2022

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ETSB Meeting 9/7/2022

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Judicial & Public Safety Committee Meeting @ Courthouse 9/7/2022

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Finance/I.T. Committee Meeting 9/8/2022

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee Meeting 9/9/2022

1747 N State Route 1, Watseka, IL 60970

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Transportation & Highway Committee Meeting @ Highway Department 9/9/2022

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County Board Meeting 9/13/2022

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Senior Services - Provider Meeting 9/19/2022

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IEDA Directors Meeting 9/21/2022

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Volunteer Services 9/27/2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:&nbsp; To&nbsp; comply&nbsp; with&nbsp; the&nbsp; Iroquois&nbsp; County&nbsp; Zoning&nbsp; Ordinance,&nbsp; a public hearing&nbsp; shall&nbsp; be&nbsp; held&nbsp; at&nbsp; the&nbsp; Clifford Bury&nbsp; Administrative&nbsp; Center,&nbsp; 1001&nbsp; East&nbsp; Grant Street,&nbsp; Watseka,&nbsp; Illinois&nbsp; on&nbsp; the 27th &nbsp;day of &nbsp;September 2022 at the hour of &nbsp;7:00 p.m. to consider&nbsp; the&nbsp; application of &nbsp;Brandon and Alison Setty to Rezone approximately 2.0 acres from A1 to RH1 . This tract is located in Section 13, Concord Township, 27N, R 11W of the Second P.M.&nbsp; The Permanent Identification Number is 20-13-100-008.&nbsp; This tract is located at 3023 E County Highway 31 Donovan, IL 60931.



Iroquois County



Planning and Zoning

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Notice of Public Hearing for Amendment to the Iroquois County Zoning Ordinance

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Negotiations Committee

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Policy & Procedure Committee Meeting 9/29/2022

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Calendar

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and regular screenings for cancers and pre-cancers of the cervix are the two most effective measures to decrease risk for cervical cancer.



HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical and other cancers.  Previous HPV infection is the highest risk factor for cervical cancer.  A majority of HPV-related cancers can be prevented through vaccination. The HPV vaccine should be given before an individual becomes sexually active. Administering the vaccine between the ages of 9 and 12 offers the greatest lifelong protection against HPV, but vaccination after age 12 still has protective benefits. Contact your healthcare provider or the Iroquois County Public Health Department for more information about the HPV vaccine.



Screening exams for cervical cancer include an HPV test and a Pap smear exam. Individuals should consult their healthcare provider for screening recommendations. Financial assistance for cervical cancer screenings and some treatments are available through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). For more information on how IBCCP can provide financial assistance with breast and cervical cancer screenings, contact the Iroquois County Public Health Department at (815) 432-2483.



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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated January 2023 as National Radon Action Month. The purpose of this designation is to remind citizens of the county of the serious danger that radon gas poses to us in our homes. It is estimated that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the United States. Approximately 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked. The U.S. Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking and the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.



Radon is a natural radioactive gas that is released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. One of the problems with radon is that it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. The only way to tell if you have radon gas in your home is to test for it with a test kit. It is imperative for the public to know that 26% of the homes tested in 2019 in Iroquois County tested at or above 4 Picocurie per liter (pCi/L). Mitigation is highly recommended with test results of 4 pCi/L or above. If your test results are at 2 pCi/L you should consider consulting with a mitigation professional.



Assessing the radon in your home: 2pCi/L is the same as smoking 4 cigarettes per day or having 100 chest X-rays per year 4pCi/L is the same as smoking 8 cigarettes per day or having 200 chest X-rays per year 10pCi/L is like smoking more than a pack a day



 Free test kits are available at the Iroquois County Public Health Department.







Using the test kit is easy, just follow the directions provided with the test kit. For further questions and concerns, please contact Kate Mueller, Director of Environmental Health at 815-432-2483 or kmueller@co.iroquois.il.us .

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January is National Radon Month

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The Great American Smoke Out

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Flu Vaccine Available at ICPHD

As warm weather approaches so does mosquito season. In Illinois, mosquito season begins at the start of summer and lasts into the fall.



Mosquito bites are not only irritating and itchy, they are also capable of spreading viruses that can cause illness, and in rare cases, death. The Iroquois County Public Health Department would like to provide some tips for keeping you safe.



Some tips for mosquito bite prevention are as follows:



<ul><li>Use insect repellant: EPA registered insect repellants are proven to be safe and effective when used as directed. Examples of EPA registered repellants include, but are not limited to, those that use DEET, Picaridin, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE).</li><li>Properly cover yourself while outside: Wearing a long-sleeved shirt and long pants will limit the amount of exposed skin for mosquitos to bite.</li><li>Stay inside during times of high activity: Mosquitos that carry West Nile Virus are most active during dusk.</li><li>Keeping mosquitos outside: Properly screened windows and doors, as well as the use of air conditioning, will deter mosquitos from entering your home.</li><li>Remove mosquito habitats: Mosquitos like to live in areas with standing water. Be sure to empty things that could hold water such as buckets. Also, keep water fresh in bird baths and fountains, and make sure swimming pools are treated and circulating.</li></ul>



For more information regarding mosquito bite prevention, contact the Iroquois County Public Health Department at 815.432.2483 or visit the ICPHD website at <a href="https://iroquoiscountyil.gov/offices/health-department">https://iroquoiscountyil.gov/offices/health-department</a>.

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Mosquito Bite Prevention

Summer break just started, but now is the time to schedule your child’s back-to-school vaccines. The Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD) recommends scheduling your appointments early to beat the rush. Waiting until the last minute can make it difficult to get an immunization appointment right before school begins. If you are not sure whether or not your child needs vaccinations for school, you should contact your Physician’s office or contact ICPHD to review your child’s vaccination records. ICPHD can bill most major health insurance companies and also has vaccines at a discounted rate for children without insurance.



The Iroquois County Public Health Department is located in the Iroquois County Administrative Building at 1001 E. Grant Street in Watseka.&nbsp; For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 815-432-2483.

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Back to School

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Back to School Vaccines

The Iroquois County Public Health Department is asking for assistance from the public in the collection of dead birds found in Iroquois County.&nbsp; “Since West Nile virus arrived in Illinois at the end of the summer of 2001, dead birds have been important sentinels for early West Nile virus activity,” said Ryan Wheeler, Director of Environmental Health for the health department.&nbsp; “We are looking for “perching birds” such as crows, blue jays, starlings, robins, cardinals, mockingbirds, catbirds, and grackles. Also, many species of sparrows, owls, hawks, finches, flycatchers, swallows, warblers and wrens will be accepted for testing.”



Dead birds will be collected from May 1st to October 15th, 2022. Mr. Wheeler said submitted birds should be believed dead less than 24 hours.&nbsp; Birds should only be submitted if they have not been damaged by scavenging animals and are not decomposed.&nbsp; Birds that have an obvious cause of death such as a gunshot wound or that have been hit by motor vehicles are not eligible for testing.&nbsp; Residents who find dead birds should double bag them in plastic bags (plastic bags that seal are the best) and then take them to the Iroquois County Public Health Department at 1001 East Grant Street in Watseka.&nbsp;



For more information regarding collection of dead birds, contact the Iroquois County Public Health Department at (815) 432-2483 or visit the ICPHD website at <a href="https://co.iroquois.il.us/offices/health-department">https://co.iroquois.il.us/offices/health-department</a> .

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Bird Collection

West Nile Bird Collection

The Senior Services team at the Iroquois County Public Health Department is dedicated to serving citizens, age 60 or older, by providing a number of services that facilitate healthy living. Along with the Community Care Program, ICPHD is able to assist seniors through the Emergency Senior Services Program. These programs are essential to Iroquois County due to the increase in the aging population. According to the Iroquois County Community Health Improvement Plan, 21.1% of the population of Iroquois County is age 65 or older, considerably higher than the 14.6% state average.



The Emergency Senior Services Program is available to all Iroquois County residents age 60 or older who may be in need. Eligible individuals in need of essential care items, such as food, medical supplies, or personal hygiene products may be able to receive assistance.



For more information on this program or how you, or someone you know, may receive services please call the Iroquois County Public Health Department at 815-432-2483. You can also call the Illinois Department on Aging’s senior helpline at 1-800-252-8966.

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Emergency Senior Services

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Emergency Senior Services Grant

The Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD) now has COVID-19 vaccine second booster doses available to eligible recipients.&nbsp; The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendations, allowing adults 50 years of age or older and certain immunocompromised individuals to receive an additional booster dose.&nbsp;



The CDC states, “Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further.&nbsp; This is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19 as they are the most likely to benefit from receiving an additional booster dose at this time.”



ICPHD has boosters available for eligible individuals by appointment Monday-Friday; 9 AM- 3:30 PM. Call 815-432-2483 to schedule an appointment.



At this time, there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pregnant/breastfeeding individuals will need to bring written documentation from their physician to receive the vaccine.

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COVID-19 Vaccination

Second COVID-19 Booster Does Available for Eligible Recipients