The risk of West Nile virus in Chicago is considered “high,” as health officials say the area is experiencing “a higher ...

Local health officials say Chicago has reached a “high risk” level of the West Nile virus because mosquitoes are testing ...

The patients range from 40 to 80 years old and reside on the Northwest and South sides. The patients’ symptoms began in late ...

Chicago reports its first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025, with an early state case and citywide spraying ...

Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.

The city of Chicago is currently facing a high risk of West Nile virus after the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) ...

Chicago reported three human cases of West Nile virus in the last month as city officials warn the risk of contracting the ...

A West Nile virus survivor shared the story of her harrowing journey with the brain infection she first thought was a stroke.

Birds are the primary hosts of West Nile virus. It can infect more than 250 species of birds, with larger species such as crows and blue jays especially prone to infection.

The Chicago Department of Public Health said all three patients started experiencing symptoms in late July or early August.

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.

Illinois has reported its first West Nile Virus death of 2024. West Nile Virus case reported in west suburbs: officials 1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported: IDPH 2 ...