Health officials report increase in respiratory viruses Illinois is seeing an uptick in respiratory viruses with a notable increase in hospital admissions for flu. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, hospital visits for the week ending Jan. 25 show that flu is circulating more widely than other respiratory illnesses. Health officials report five pediatric deaths have been recorded in Illinois from the flu, along with three from COVID-19 and one from RSV. Some Illinois businesses take part in deportation protest As an immigration crackdown continues across the country, some Illinois businesses closed Monday to protest. The closings…..