CDPH Weekly Media Brief, 09/10/2026

Potential Measles Exposure at Union Station

CDPH has been made aware of a confirmed case of measles in an out-of-state domestic traveler who passed through Chicago's Union Station late last month. The following has been identified as a public exposure location:

• Union Station, 255 South Canal Street: Thursday, August 27, 2026 after 8 pm-Friday, August 28, 2026

The exact date and time of exposure are unknown at this time. If more information becomes available, CDPH will update the exposure location posting on our website.

People who may have been exposed to measles should:

• Monitor themselves for symptoms of measles.
  • Symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
  • After exposure to someone with measles, symptoms can take from 7 to 21 days to show up.
• People who develop symptoms of measles should stay home and away from others.
• Contact a health care provider by phone BEFORE going to a medical office or emergency department, unless you are experiencing a medical emergency. Special arrangements can be made for your evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.

The MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine is available to all Chicago residents at no cost at CDPH's Immunization Clinics.

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10 to bring awareness and support in preventing suicide in our communities. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, whether you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, know someone who is, or know someone who has lost a loved one.

CDPH hosts free monthly Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) trainings to teach anyone interested how to recognize suicide warning signs, take immediate steps to mitigate risk of a suicide attempt, and make referrals to professional care. Learn more on the CDPH website.

If you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about someone who may need crisis support, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org to get access to 24/7/365 crisis resources and confidential, free support from a trained professional.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Conference

CDPH hosts its 3rd annual Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Conference on Tuesday, September 22 at Malcolm X College. This year's conference will spotlight lead awareness, testing, and healthy homes remediation.

The daylong event (8 am-4 pm) will bring together community and City agency partners, healthcare providers, inspectors, contractors, and advocates who share one mission: protecting Chicago families from lead hazards and creating healthier homes for all. Through presentations from leading experts, group breakout sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and more, this conference will offer valuable information and practical resources that support our shared mission of creating healthier homes and communities throughout Chicago.

Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Tour CDPH's Mobile Lead Testing Unit and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital mobile asthma clinic.
• Visit the Vendor and Resource Fair and connect with community organizations, public agencies, healthcare professionals, contractors, and other partners.
• Earn continuing education credit for eligible conference presentations.
• Explore the full process of moving a family from screening and referral through inspection and remediation.
• Experience "From Referral to Remediation: A Day in the Life of the Lead & Healthy Homes Program," in the closing plenary.

Registration is open now for the 2026 Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Conference.

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