Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Illinois

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (0.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 121 (1.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (0.5%)
#10. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (0.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 244 (2.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#9. Prisons or jails
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 6 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 152 (1.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 4 (1.0%)
#8. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 7 (1.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 87 (1.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.3%)
#7. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 9 (1.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 65 (0.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (0.5%)
#6. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 29 (5.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 319 (3.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 22 (5.8%)
#5. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 29 (5.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 1071 (12.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 16 (4.2%)
#4. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 33 (6.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 447 (5.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 70 (18.4%)
#3. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 52 (9.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 1237 (14.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 19 (5.0%)
#2. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 259 (47.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 3011 (34.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 112 (29.4%)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.

#1. Sit-down restaurants
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