07/16/2026
According to an alert from the Cook County Bureau of Administration, a bat found near a home 400 block of Grove Street in Glencoe July 3 was brought to the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory for testing.
The testing determined the bat was positive for rabies, Cook County said. It's the second bat to test positive in the country this year.
While rabies cases are uncommon, this is an important reminder to stay vigilant and help protect both your family and your pets.
✅ What you should do:
• Keep pets current on their rabies vaccinations.
• Avoid handling bats or other wild animals, even if they appear sick, injured, or deceased.
• Supervise pets when they are outdoors, especially at dawn, dusk, and overnight.
• If your pet has any contact with a bat or other wildlife, contact your veterinarian immediately-even if you don't see any obvious injuries.
• If a person has had direct contact with a bat, contact your healthcare provider and your local health department right away for guidance.
If you have questions about your pet's rabies vaccination status or believe your pet may have been exposed to wildlife, please give our office a call. We're here to help keep our community safe!
