Monroe County, IL. Health Department

10/22/2026

🎉 Exciting news for seniors 60+! 🎉

Staring Monday, October 19th 🗓

Monroe Randolph Transit District (MRTD) is excited to announce that SENIORS RIDE FREE! 🚌

Thanks to funding through the Rural Transformative Community Grant, in coordination with AgeSmart, adults age 60 and older can now enjoy FREE transportation through MRTD!

Whether you're heading to a doctor's appointment, running errands, shopping, or simply getting out and about, we're here to help you get where you need to go!

✅ Who qualifies? Adults age 60 and older!

📅 How long? Free rides are available for a limited time, while grant funding lasts. Availability is limited and subject to funding.

📞 Ready to ride? Call 618-443-9087 to schedule your transportation!

Please note: Medicaid-covered trips will continue to be billed through Medicaid.

We're proud to help our senior neighbors stay active, independent, and connected to their communities. ❤️

Your community. Your transit. Your ride — now FREE for seniors 60+!

10/20/2026

The prettiest drives of the year come with a hidden risk standing at the edge of the trees.

Fall is breeding season for deer, and from October through December they move far more than usual. Many insurance and highway reports show that this is the peak time of year for deer crashes, with November often the worst month.

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, exactly when the light is low and the glare is strongest. That golden-hour drive home through the trees is when you need to watch the road edges most carefully.

Deer rarely travel alone. If one crosses in front of you, slow down and expect another to follow, often a few seconds later.

On dark country roads, use your high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. They can pick up the shine of eyes along the shoulder much sooner. And those yellow deer-crossing signs are not decoration. They mark places where deer cross regularly.

If a deer steps out, brake firmly and stay in your lane. Swerving is one of the most dangerous things you can do, because it can send you into oncoming traffic or a tree.

If you do hit one, pull over somewhere safe, turn on your hazard lights and call for help if anyone is hurt. Do not approach the animal. An injured deer can kick and cause serious harm.

Slow down on wooded roads this fall.
Watch the shoulders at dawn and dusk.
Share this with someone who drives country roads.

The view is worth enjoying. Arriving safely is worth even more.

10/20/2026

Monroe County we need your help! Your answers to this survey allow us to address concerns from our community. Please take our community health survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZJzCSPmp0E?origin=lprLink

10/19/2026

**Safety Alert for Salmonella: Oysters from Little Wicomico River, Virginia**
Recalled oysters were sent to restaurants and retailers in Illinois and Missouri.

Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled oysters from Little Wicomico Oyster Company (VA-1421-SP) due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

10/19/2026

We are more than happy to have the opportunity to collect sharps containers from the residents of Monroe County, however to ensure the safety of everyone we request that containers are brought inside the building and are handed directly to someone on the Health Department staff. Please do not leave them outside the building.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

**MEDICAL RECALL ALERT** Par Health is recalling Argatroban Injection due to presence of particulate matter. Product was distributed to the hospital and user level.

10/14/2026

**RECALL ALERT** Eden Brothers and Gardeners Basics are both recalling Broccoli Seeds due to potential Salmonella exposure. DO NOT eat the seeds, plant the seeds, or eat any microgreens that were grown from the seeds. Products distributed through Eden Brothers website, Amazon, garden basics, Tik Tok Shop, Walmart, eBay, and Etsy
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eden-brothers-recalls-calabrese-broccoli-seeds-due-possible-salmonella-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gardeners-basics-recalls-waltham-29-broccoli-sprouting-seeds-due-possible-salmonella-contamination?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

10/07/2026

**RECALL ALERT** Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water. Products were sold online.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pacific-health-sciences-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-babies-magic-tea-brand-baby-sleep-gripe-water?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery