Illinois flu cases climb; 27 deaths this season Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 4:39 pm, Friday, January 11, 2013 CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is among the 24 states across the nation hardest hit by the flu, but vaccine is still available in most locations, health officials said Friday as they urged people to get their shots. The state health department advised hospitals to temporarily bar visitors younger than 18 and to limit visitors to ... Read More