ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, October 23, 2026 5:25PMLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming.WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — Five cases of E. coli are possibly linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, the Will County Health Department said.”The Will County Health Department is committed to a thorough investigation to better understand how these infections occurred,” said Sean Conners, Director of Environmental Health at the Will County Health Department. “We are working closely with Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, and the owners and staff have been fully cooperative. As a precaution, the farm has voluntarily closed its petting zoo and is arranging for animal testing. These steps are part of our broader investigation as we look at all possible sources of exposure.”ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHealth officials said Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or STEC infection symptoms may include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. Some people may experience a low fever or no fever at all. Symptoms begin one to ten days after exposure but typically develop within three to four days.Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
