Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. During the ...

Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Share This winter has seen more norovirus outbreaks than the past six winters in Illinois. Outbreaks in November and December were over four times higher than the same ...

Learn more about norovirus, how to prevent contracting it, and why this year has seen such a surge in cases.

Illinois is seeing more transmission of respiratory infections and norovirus this season, even compared to a typical winter, and medical professionals recommend residents take precautions.

When Medill sophomore Alex Chen began feeling fatigued last Tuesday, she initially blamed it on jet lag from returning to the ...

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 ...

Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois experienced a significant increase in norovirus outbreaks, with 103 reported in November and December, compared to 22 the previous year. This rise aligns with national trends showing ...