Cold and Flu Season

The request that visitors wear masks comes as the Peoria-based Catholic healthcare system also places some temporary restrictions on visitors to its hospitals and hospice services.

Yes, there will be three viruses floating around this season (like last year). But an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare says this viral season could be less burdensome than last year's.

Since the masks came off most of society, a lot of people have been coughing, sneezing and getting aches and fever. And that's not counting those who get COVID-19. Last year, flu was almost non-existent. Lockdowns, masks, and other pandemic precautions meant people didn't make each other sick.

McLean County doctors and public health professionals say the pandemic has made it more important than ever to get a flu shot, and that getting one won’t…

Last year brought a lot of flu activity across the state and this year health professionals are urging the public to roll up their sleeves and get flu...

This year's flu vaccine is now available at the McLean County Health Department, and health officials hope it's more effective than last year's.Last…

State records show that the flu season in Illinois appears to be peaking early this year.The Chicago Tribune reports that there are more than 100 more…

'Tis the season for family get-togethers and office Christmas parties—and that means lots of germs spreading around right in the middle of cold and flu…