Legionnaires' disease suspected at Nile health club

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NILES (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Legionnaires' disease has been linked to a health club in Niles.

Public health officials found Legionella bacteria in a hot tub at the LA Fitness on Touhy Avenue. There have been two known cases, both men.

The pool, hot tub, showers and steam room were closed for disinfecting. The gym and locker rooms remain open.

ABC-7 reported some members are concerned more wasn’t done to notify them.

LA Fitness said they are cooperating with public health officials, and it may be weeks before impacted areas are reopened.

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