The McLean County Health Department has reported an increase in West Nile Virus in the area, with four mosquito pools testing ...

Last year saw 69 cases across the state, including six in Lake County, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

A Third human case of West Nile virus in Illinois has been reported, this time in DuPage County. The DuPage County Health ...

Mosquitoes in Boone County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, and the Health Department recommends taking personal ...

The Lake County Health Department reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County for the year. The infected resident is in their 70s and became sick in early July, health officials ...

BLOOMINGTON — A fourth mosquito pool in McLean County this year has tested positive for the presence of West Nile virus.  The ...

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus have been found in LaSalle County for the first time this year, health officials said.

An individual from southern Illinois was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile virus, the Illinois Department of ...

Last year, West Nile virus was found in 72 of Illinois’ 102 counties, WGN said. The Illinois Department of Public Health reminds people to “Fight the Bite” with the “Three R’s”: ...

The Boone County Health Department says routine testing shows mosquitos in Belvidere are positive for West Nile virus.

Key TakeawaysKey Takeaways A person in southern Illinois was hospitalized with West Nile virus It's the earliest case seen in the state since 2016 Older adults and people with weak immune systems ...

So far, West Nile virus has been detected in 19 counties in Illinois this year, with downstate Clinton and Wayne Counties added to the list since the IDPH's last report from late last week.