Two dead in Chicago from meningococcal disease, with more cases than usual reported

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 30, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/meningococcal-disease-chicago/

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In the last two weeks, Chicago has had two deaths and at least seven cases of meningococcal disease in adults — a higher number of cases of the dangerous illness than usual for such a short time span, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. Chicago typically sees about 10 to 15 cases ...