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Swine Flu Claims Second Victim in Chicago Area

By Marcus Gilmer in News on May 27, 2009 6:40PM

Another person who contracted the H1N1 flu virus has passed away. And just like the first, health officials aren't releasing any information other than to acknowledge there was a pre-existing health condition that likely contributed to the death. The first Illinois death - also in the Chicago area - was reported Monday. [Chicago Breaking News]