Why egg prices are so high — and will likely get higher
A Long Island farm said it would be forced to kill its flock of nearly 100,000 ducks due to an outbreak of bird flu.
Deputy prosecutor sworn in as Porter County’s new circuit court judge
Porter County Deputy Prosecutor Rebecca Buitendorp was sworn in Friday afternoon as Porter County’s newest Circuit Court ...
How will federal health ‘black out’ affect bird flu response?
President Trump ordered a “blackout” for federal health agencies, which bans them from publishing external communication, but ...
As bird flu rises, federal health agencies are halting external communications. Are we flying blind?
Under orders from the Trump admin, agencies like the CDC are pausing some public health messaging as H5N1 surges ...
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Jan. 25
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz and test your ...
As bird flu expands, concern grows over communications blackout by federal health agencies
As bird flu expands, infecting almost 70 people and forcing a Long Island duck farm to euthanize almost 100,000 birds, there ...
Long Island's last duck farm hit by bird flu. Nearly 10,000 killed to stem outbreak
The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.S. poultry farms and driven up the price of ...
Americans grapple with egg shortage as bird flu devastates flocks
The U.S. alone lost more than 40 million laying hens to bird flu in 2024, said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the ...
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...
The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here's Why That's Dangerous
The move impacts everything from major food recalls to vital public health warnings. Experts explain what that means for you ...
Chicago restaurants, consumers paying more for eggs amid bird flu outbreaks
Scrambled or sunny side up, a breakfast staple may cost more in part because of the avian influenza, or the bird flu, which has been spreading for months.