| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/27/illinois-sees-its-worst-flu-season-recent-years-vaccine-skepticism-grows |
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_by Olivia Ardito and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois_
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CHICAGO — Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its
worst flu season in more than 15 years.
At least 100 people have died from the flu this season in Illinois, with 77 of
those deaths occurrin...