A West Nile virus survivor shared the story of her harrowing journey with the brain infection she first thought was a stroke. “Within a matter of days I was in the hospital and I got to the point where I couldn’t walk” said Tonya Riske,

Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.

George Balis of Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management said his company has significantly increased its spraying efforts in Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, Zion, Beach Park and other

Lake County intensifies mosquito control efforts to combat West Nile virus, following increased numbers of infected mosquitoes in the area, and local health officials advise residents on protective measures.

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- DuPage County has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus this season. The case involves a Glen Ellyn resident in their 50s who became sick earlier this month ...

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