What sickness is going around Chicago right now?

In the past 14 days, parents in Chicago, Illinois have most often logged COVID-19 at local schools and daycares. This page recounts every log as it comes in, so the list changes week to week.

Where does Ickly's Chicago data come from?

From parents in Chicago. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child in under a minute, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week. Logs are anonymous to other parents, and an illness only shows up once at least two families report it.

How often is this Chicago page updated?

Continuously. Every new log from a Chicago family is reflected here right away, and the counts you see cover a rolling 14-day window rather than a fixed weekly report.

Can I see what's going around at my child's specific school in Chicago?

Yes. Ickly tracks 1471 schools, daycares, and preschools in Chicago. Find yours in the list on this page to see its own illness activity, then follow it to get a heads up when something starts spreading.

Is there a stomach bug going around Chicago?

Not according to recent logs. Stomach bugs are one of the fastest-moving illnesses in schools, so if that changes in Chicago it shows up in the illness list on this page.

How do I get notified about illness in Chicago?

Create a free Ickly account, follow your child's school or daycare, and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around Chicago.

What's going around in Chicago, Illinois

Parents in Chicago, Illinois have logged COVID-19 at local schools and daycares in the past 14 days.

Down 43% this week Updated October 23, 2026, based on 11 parent reports in the last 14 days

Top illnesses reported (past 14 days)

Cough
symptom
8 logs
Runny nose
symptom
5 logs
Sore throat
symptom
5 logs
Headache
symptom
4 logs
Body aches
symptom
2 logs
COVID-19
diagnosis
2 logsGuide
Fatigue
symptom
2 logs

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COVID-19 is one of the most reported illnesses in Chicago right now. Here's what's worth having at home before it reaches your family.

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Sickness in Chicago schools and daycares right now

If your child came home from school in Chicago with a fever, a sore throat, or a stomach ache, the first thing most parents want to know is whether it is going around. Right now the most reported illnesses across 1471 Chicago schools, daycares, and preschools on Ickly are COVID-19. 4 sick days logged this week, down from 7 the week before.

Everything on this page comes from Chicago parents, not from a health department bulletin that lands weeks after the fact. A family logs a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis, Ickly strips out anything identifying, and the result shows up here grouped by illness and by school. Nothing appears until at least two families report the same thing, so one sick child never puts a school on the map.

Seasonally, October in Illinois tends to bring Common Cold, Allergies, and Lice. Local logs are the better signal, but if the two agree it is usually worth reminding kids about handwashing and keeping an eye out for early symptoms before the weekend.

Parent guides:COVID-19 Common cold Head lice

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Questions Chicago parents ask

What sickness is going around Chicago right now?: In the past 14 days, parents in Chicago, Illinois have most often logged COVID-19 at local schools and daycares. This page recounts every log as it comes in, so the list changes week to week.
Where does Ickly's Chicago data come from?: From parents in Chicago. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child in under a minute, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week. Logs are anonymous to other parents, and an illness only shows up once at least two families report it.
How often is this Chicago page updated?: Continuously. Every new log from a Chicago family is reflected here right away, and the counts you see cover a rolling 14-day window rather than a fixed weekly report.
Can I see what's going around at my child's specific school in Chicago?: Yes. Ickly tracks 1471 schools, daycares, and preschools in Chicago. Find yours in the list on this page to see its own illness activity, then follow it to get a heads up when something starts spreading.
Is there a stomach bug going around Chicago?: Not according to recent logs. Stomach bugs are one of the fastest-moving illnesses in schools, so if that changes in Chicago it shows up in the illness list on this page.
How do I get notified about illness in Chicago?: Create a free Ickly account, follow your child's school or daycare, and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around Chicago.

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