blog posts Summers are when we’re most vulnerable to tick bites. Here’s what you need to know Jun 4, 2024 3:30 pm by Fort Worth Star-TelegramIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Fort Worth Star-Telegram (May 31) Not all tick bites mean disease: you should only be worried if you start to feel ill. 'Watch for symptoms — rash, fever, muscle or joint pain, or headache,' says U. of I. professor Becky Smith. Share on Facebook Tweet Email