Downstate Illinois reports 1st measles case of 2025; local physician stresses MMR vaccine

Downstate Illinois reports 1st measles case of 2025; local physician stresses MMR vaccine

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed that the state's first case of measles in 2025 originated from downstate Marion. The IDPH reported 67 cases in Illinois last year. Dr. Nicholas Cozzi is an emergency physician at RUSH University Medical Center and has experience with measles. Joining WGN's Evening News at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, Cozzi warned about the dangers of the infectious disease. More Coverage: WGN…

IDPH: Illinois measles case was confirmed in Marion, not considered an outbreak

The first measles case of 2025 in Illinois is confirmed to be an unvaccinated adult in Marion, Illinois, according to a health advisory published by the state's public health department.

Unvaccinated adult in downstate Marion was Illinois’ first measles case of the year

Illinois’ first measles case of the year was in an unvaccinated adult in downstate Marion, according to the state health department. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first measles case Wednesday — news that comes amid a swell of measles cases across the country. The health department provided the additional details about the location of the unidentified individual and the person’s vaccination status in a health advisory sen…

IDPH: First measles case is in Marion, not considered an outbreak

MARION — The first measles case in Illinois is confirmed to be an unvaccinated adult in Marion, according to a health advisory published by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday.

IDPH: First measles case of 2025 is in Marion, not considered an outbreak

"We want people to realize that we are not seeing an outbreak in our region like we're seeing in other parts of the country," said Shawnna Rhine with Southern 7 Health Department. "We just want them to be cautious."

Measles Case confirmed in Southern Illinois; Health Officials investigate Exposure sites - Entertainment Unleashed Here

The state’s first measles case was confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release issued by IDPH, laboratory tests confirmed the diagnosis of measles in an adult in far southern Illinois. This is the state’s only IDPH-confirmed case. “This is not considered an outbreak at this time. IDPH ...