Kane County Confirms Second Measles Case

What happened

Kane County has confirmed a second case of measles. Separately, an out-of-state train passenger with measles passed through O’Hare International Airport.

The two parts of the development involve a confirmed case in Kane County and a traveler who passed through O’Hare. The passenger was traveling by train and was not described as being from Illinois.

Why the locations matter

Measles is connected in this development to both Kane County and O’Hare. The passenger’s passage through the airport places O’Hare among the locations identified in the report, while Kane County is the location of the second confirmed case.

The announcement does not establish that the passenger and the Kane County case are the same person. It also does not establish a connection between the passenger’s travel and the county case.

What is confirmed

The confirmed facts are limited to two developments: Kane County has a second measles case, and an out-of-state train passenger with measles passed through O’Hare. No additional case count, travel schedule or public exposure details are included here.

Audacy reported the development in a report linked below. A primary public-health record is not linked in the material available for this article.

What to watch

The next public update from Kane County officials could clarify the county case and any related public-health information. Additional details about the passenger’s route or time at O’Hare could also identify whether officials issue a public notice.