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

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

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

CHICAGO — West Nile positive-mosquitos have been confirmed in the City of Chicago by the health department. However, there are currently zero human cases in the city and the rest of the state.

The peak of West Nile virus season begins in mid-July and lasts through September. Municipalities, county health departments and abatement districts test mosquito pools regularly during this time ...

CHICAGO — West Nile positive-mosquitos have been confirmed in the City of Chicago by the health department. However, there are currently zero human cases in the city and the rest of the state.

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

Light pollution can extend by 41% how long sparrows are infectious with West Nile virus, which could make it more likely that they transmit the lethal disease to mosquitoes and on to people, a new ...

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

Chicago resident diagnosed with West Nile virus for first time this year The patient is a man in his mid-60s who lives on the city's Northwest Side. He has been hospitalized. Sep 1, 2022 ...

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