West Nile virus
Recent Flooding Could Lead To Increase In Mosquitoes
You may have to start scratching in a month or so, but you don’t have to start worrying, as recent heavy rains and floods encourage the growth of flood water mosquitoes, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Funeral Held For Firefighter Who Died From West Nile Virus
Fellow firefighters described Thomas Flahive as a healthy 58-year-old.
Chicago Fire Lieutenant Dies From West Nile Virus
Thomas Flahive was a healthy 58-year-old, his fellow firefighters tell CBS 2’s Pamela Jones.
Chicago Teacher Bounces Back From West Nile Virus To Picket With Union
CBS 2’s Courtney Gousman has the story of Catherine Wolski’s extraordinary turnaround.
10 Human Cases Of West Nile Virus In Evanston
Officials in Evanston confirm that the number of West Nile Virus cases in the city among humans is continuing to grow.
Pet Owners Urged To Take Precautions During Mosquito Spraying
The spray has been used for decades, but officials want families and their pets to limit their exposure to it, CBS 2’s Pamela Jones reports.
Elgin Man Becomes 2nd West Nile Fatality In Illinois This Year
The death of the 64-year-old Elgin man is the second in Illinois this year from West Nile.
Health Officials: 2012 Could Be One Of Worst Years For West Nile
It’s gearing up to be one of the worst years ever for West Nile Virus.
Evergreen Park Mayor Now Suffering From West Nile Virus
Days after the mayor of Lombard died of the West Nile virus, it turns out that the mayor of Evergreen Park is also now suffering from the disease.
Funeral To Be Held For Lombard Mayor This Weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) – Funeral arrangements now are set for the longtime Lombard village president who died of West Nile virus over the weekend. WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports 76-year-old Bill Mueller led Lombard for 19 […]
West Nile Virus Contributed To Death Of Lombard Village President
The long-time village president of west suburban Lombard died on Saturday from complications caused by West Niles Virus, according to a statement posted on the village’s website.
Spraying Continues In Effort To Contain West Nile Virus
Officials were spraying to kill mosquitos in Skokie on Wednesday, as part of a continuing effort to contain the spread of the West Nile Virus.
Lombard Mayor Battling Cancer And West Nile Virus
Bill Mueller, the longtime village president in west suburban Lombard, is now battling both cancer and the West Nile virus.
City To Spray For West Nile For Next 2 Days
The City of Chicago is taking action Tuesday and Wednesday, in hopes of minimizing Chicagoans’ chances of getting the West Nile virus.
City To Continue Spraying For West Nile After First Local Human Cases This Year
With the first reported human cases of the West Nile virus in the Chicago area, local health departments are taking no chances.
State Sees First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus
The West Nile virus is back. State health officials have confirmed two human cases in the northwest suburbs.
Rain This Week Could Mean More West Nile Mosquitoes
This week’s heavy rain is long gone, but in the next few days we should be seeing more reminders of it – of the buzzing and biting variety.
Mosquito Batches With West Nile Found In Aurora, Montgomery
Three more batches of mosquitoes collected recently have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Kane County health Department said Friday.
West Nile Mosquitoes Could Be Big Problem This Year
Experts have warned 2012 could be a bad year for West Nile — and it is.
Mosquitoes With West Nile Found In Naperville
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been discovered in traps at two parks in west suburban Naperville.
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