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Even as the number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the state jumped dramatically - from 9 to 82, thanks mainly to catching up on a backlog of probable cases - the apparent stemming of the spread of the disease, as well as the relatively low-grade nature of the cases, has led to the decision to reopen many of the area schools that closed last week. One of those schools is Rogers Park's Kilmer Elementary, the first school to close. Of the nearly three dozen schools across the area that shut their doors due to the disease, only two remained unopened as of today. CDC officials stated that the current strain of H1N1 Influenza A (aka swine flu) is no worse than the seasonal flu, and only one U.S. citizen death and two deaths in the United States overall from the outbreak. [Tribune]

As concern over the spread of the H1N1 Influenza A virus (the scientific name for "swine flu") grows, the latest numbers this morning have the tally at 54 probable cases in Illinois. All cases are from the greater Chicagoland area and the CDC has confirmed three. Several area schools have joined Kilmer Elementary in shutting their doors to prevent the spread, and CPS spokeswoman Monique Bond said Kilmer will remain closed until further notice.

• The most updated swine flu er, H1N1 influenza A tally for Illinois stands at 20, give or take.
• If Judge Clayton Crane has his way, former Chicago police commander Jon Burge will have to testify in the torture case against him.
• Governor Quinn's reform commission panel stands by their decision to advise against a recall amendment.