I hike a lot with my boyfriend and his dog, and let me tell you... she's an actual tick magnet. It's a good reminder that it's not just pets who are at risk, but ticks can latch onto humans, too! The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding Illinois residents to be on high alert this time of year after someone became seriously ill with Powassan virus, which is a tickborne illness that had never been detected in Illinois before. Tick Season Alert: Illinois Residents Reminded to Take PrecautionsOfficials are still trying to determine if the person picked up the illness in Illinois or elsewhere, but either way, it's a wake-up call. But it's not the only tickborne illness we need to watch out for.