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State officials declare Illinois measles outbreak over amid biggest nationwide spike in cases in 30 years
While Illinois has had eight cases of the virus so far this year, at least 1,288 cases have been confirmed nationwide, the ...
Map shows states hit hardest by measles outbreak as cases break record
The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.
Illinois’ measles outbreak officially over, experts say
No new cases have been diagnosed in the state since May 22nd, and two full incubation periods of 42 days has elapsed since ...
Health officials declare end of Illinois measles outbreak
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Health officials in Illinois will give an update Friday on measles cases in the state. Officials say there are currently 10 measles cases in Illinois as they are asking clinicians to ...
Amid national measles spike, Illinois health officials say small outbreak quickly quashed
As national cases soar and federal leadership engages in vaccine skepticism, Illinois has so far seen a single, small measles outbreak this year that health officials say they quickly brought ...
South Carolina sees first 2025 measles case as nationwide outbreak spreads
The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in South Carolina after officials worried the state was vulnerable because ...
Illinois quick hits: Cartel boss pleads guilty; Measles outbreak ends
The son of Sinaloa Cartel boss “El Chapo” Guzman has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago. Federal prosecutors ...
5 best ways to avoid getting sick with measles, according to experts
The U.S. is having the worst measles outbreak in decades. Here’s what experts recommend you do to avoid getting sick.