# Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illness in the US

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-01 19:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Intelligence Brief
"Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illness in the US" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Health sector, tracked across 6 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by Patch, Q98.5, WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM and Yahoo. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illne?
Coverage spiked when 6 independent newsrooms published 6 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch | 2 IL State Parks Ranked Among 10 Worst Nationwide For Tick-Borne Illness | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNTE9SeEhZNVdaUHh6WllTMk42Z3ZkbGVxRnVlamswRnVyR3VVTnl1WFd4SHdwTmw3MzI4dmlPcnNJcjM1MW5JVEx0MVR0cE5fUHVmZmdybUtFVUdsYWM3NzhpVU9IWDlfY19vYmJGQm1ZbUxGWTBSWjZEMGE3Uk5kX3hLRHJnRFJOYUIyRnIwMUFBWTAzcHN4U0tRdWZHYnl2OXVCVnpjSUXSAb8BQVVfeXFMTVlhb29vQ1BueEphZEdhazFWXzRiYkZjMmJpVTdpRXMxTnBaQmlROFotUl8zYzR0UU1RMWRMNTJjc0tlWlB2QlJEOTc4X1JDSU5TUE8yQnFXandiaE9TUkNNXzRpbnVpci1NbWZQOXdQVFltSTh2ZFJxV2V0MmlJZzBkSXRqSmNjejVvR3VEVUJMUFJqalBzcU1YQ29MZ0sxdlhSMFJUbGJuWmF) |
| Q98.5 | Family Reportedly Picks Up 30+ Ticks At Popular Rockford-Area Park | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE5HeF9Pa1lKZWtCaDhHZFhvOGtxQm5Gb2JVc01TQnR1UXAwcC1CdlBMbkdWak5fbWdpNjV6ZkpBQm1fVm93RDRCODBJeHhyYVF2R0pSM1Vzei1LblUwTkNENTJDTHkwTUo1dXc?oc=5) |
| WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM | Two Illinois State Parks See Rising Tick Problems And Alphagal Syndrome Cases | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE9pb05xNEw3TDY1MjhKQVg0Q1A4aTQtY2dTNzM0OXNldEZmX3hzaWdhRUhNNU5QM0xMTjF5X1dTVXcyU3FXTEZDbXdUdDh2c2IxVENhclhNQXd6Sl81MEZDeTY2SVIxNkJVSGxDYQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Why are 2 New York state parks top tick hotspots? What to know | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPWmRyNy0wUXdhUm1DWUdjX2FBc2FuZ25MZURYRWs5c2lvRWlxWkZBUGJmR1k4VUNJbGNfZklsUjFmWDQyWkxrYkE4UGY4aVZ3LWs4ZWtwSUVZY2J5M3Z0aVhGdFJyYzI4R0dhb2RySEp2ZmhOZlNwUE13ejk2NUNyM0Ztb0NxUkY3?oc=5) |
| starvedrock.media | Starved Rock State Park on national list for tick exposure/disease | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxPemdvd1c0U2xsbUtTS19zaUk5NWRZUEtoc3YyUmd2ejVaZ0U5S1Nqb1BYVF9oeV96b1J5Z2Q0TWVhWTZFcC02N3NORkdnbEl1SjROVHkwend5bHJ3alRBN1B4aVhya3lOLWdHLWdsU3JjTEUtQkpfX2xKZFhPbUJVeWE0cm1oZjJKbXYxbHpuQW1ibFNRMXUxalZNTHVTSmR3WWp3RFNqNFhkS2lNX0hBRGZOWFFwVklzM205dDN6QWNLR3JvbEhULUhmTWdSY09Td3Q4V2toRGlFbUtkMk5peGlyWnVsUQ?oc=5) |
| NBC 5 Chicago | Two Illinois sites rank among highest-risk state parks for tick-borne illness in the US | 2026-08-29 16:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxQWGFQME4zbGlnbDRMaHNEUGpfUzlVVjZEN2ExWDExb3Nyd2dGR3JwYXJsNmEwMnduTzZidFZ0MV90dTN4cmZiSlNwUVZoY0ZCd2pUb3AwVXJscWM1M2hKQlFSVkQyMFRfY1ZrM1pKV0YxSllPX2pxWTlUVkwwOGxOTVl2TlZVOGJobC1HVGxRc3lzSGdORGs4RTI1QlF0S21LWFEyamw5Ym5CRHBTLTBwdS1yLXV5ZmNBQm84WXNmSks4ZkJlY0pCdTBDdXlGTVXSAdcBQVVfeXFMUDNNQjUyY055OGtvLXVDWFh0NnRGMzdOSjR6emgxVDRTQ21xZDZfS014TmhqRjVfUU8zcE1fQzdVcm9IVDJQTTZjUVZFVWd1T0Z1QkJyS3ZoMkVBTWVhaXBsd1NxVDJwZXVMX2RWNWRTVUlPY2h5RGFoMjNndXB0SlU4ZUx) |

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