Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous ...

The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.

While a seasonal uptick in respiratory viruses is expected in winter each year, we’re still seeing higher overall numbers ...

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body ...

The CDC and IDPH have reported increased numbers of norovirus in Illinois and the country, with outbreaks occurring in Will ...

Illinois itself remained under the "high" level ... Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter. Add to it that norovirus is spreading rapidly in parts of the U.S., including the Chicago ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does the ...

Bon Secours and Prisma Health are implementing new visitor restrictions as cases of influenza and respiratory illnesses rise ...

Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illness, up from moderate levels the previous week, the state health department reported Tuesday. The increase is not a surprise, given that ...

Outbreaks of the stomach flu are spreading across the U.S and are far higher than average for December over the past 12 years ...