Three bats tested positive for rabies recently in Kankakee County. The positive bats surfaced in areas of Grant Park, Kankakee, and St. Anne. Bats that carry rabies may be found anywhere in Kankakee County.

Thirteen bats have tested positive for rabies in Illinois so far this year (2023), and a total of 61 bats tested positive for rabies throughout the whole state of Illinois in 2022. If you find a bat in your home or other location, do not attempt to handle or remove it yourself. Try and isolate yourself and others from the bat. Minimize harm to the bat so it can be tested for rabies.

Contact Kankakee County Animal Control to remove the bat by calling (815) 937-2949, afterhours call (815) 933- 3324

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