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A West Nile virus survivor shared the story of her harrowing journey with the brain infection she first thought was a stroke.
Chicago suburbs spray for mosquitos as more areas test positive for West Nile Virus The insects have also been found in Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northfield, and Skokie.
George Balis of Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management said his company has significantly increased its spraying efforts in ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago resident has died from the West Nile Virus, the first Illinois death this year related to the virus, the Illinois Department of Health confirmed Thursday.
The worst West Nile outbreak in the U.S. to date came in 2002. In Illinois alone, there were 884 cases across the state and 67 deaths, with 42 of them in Cook County.
The risk of West Nile virus in Chicago is considered “high,” as health officials say the area is experiencing “a higher ...