A Chicago dog under observation for biting an individual tested positive for rabies, the state’s first confirmed canine case in decades.

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Henrico County on Friday, marking the county’s first rabies case of 2026.

The positive case came after the dog showed a shift in behavior last week and was euthanized and tested, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, said in a statement.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Henrico County leaders are warning residents after recording its first positive rabies case in 2026. A ...

It is caused by the rabies virus (a lyssavirus), which attacks the central nervous system and, if left untreated, is almost always fatal. Despite being preventable through vaccination, rabies remains ...

A vaccinated dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies, exposing 13 people who are now receiving post-exposure treatment; none have shown symptoms. This is the first rabies-positive dog case in Cook ...

All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new ...

Before testing positive for rabies, the dog was surrendered to a local rescue and euthanized after the dog had a “marked” change in behavior on Dec. 16, according to a news release.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- For the first time in decades, a dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies. The Illinois Department of Public Health said this is the first rabid dog in Cook County since before 1964.

Residents of Southwick have been advised to keep an eye on wildlife that exhibits unusual behavior and to ensure that all ...

The coyote attacked multiple people and dogs during three incidents over two days around Buford, health officials say.

Dog owners in Sacramento County are getting a break in January with an amnesty program for licensing their pets. The amnesty ...