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Illinois public health officials confirm state's 4th case of measles in 2025
It was not immediately clear where in Illinois the fourth case was reported, or what condition the patient is in.
Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.
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2 Measles Cases Found In Chicago, Suburban Cook County
People might have been exposed to the virus April 21-28 in Irving Park, at O’Hare Airport and in three southwest suburbs, ...
Measles cases surpass 900 in US as infections confirmed in 29 states, CDC data shows
Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new CDC data ...
Health officials confirm Cook County’s first two measles cases of the year
The Cook County cases follow the first case of measles this year in Illinois in an unvaccinated adult in Marion, reported ...
Chicago public health officials push to prevent measles outbreak
Doctors in the Chicago area are keeping a close eye on measles cases, checking to make sure more aren't reported, after the ...
4th measles case reported in Illinois this year, health dashboard shows
A fourth case of measles has been reported in Illinois for this year, the state tracking dashboard showed. The exact location was not yet known.
'This should not be happening,' doctor says as measles cases rise to more than 900 in U.S.
Measles cases in the United States climbed to 939 in 29 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.