West Chicago’s Fight Against Mosquitoes: A Community Effort for Health and Safety West Chicago, IL – City Council Member Becky Stout recently embarked on an aerial tour of the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District (WCMAD) to gain a comprehensive view of the district’s key problem areas. This helicopter tour, organized by Clarke, the district’s contracted…
By Heather Niziolek DuPage County’s First West Nile Virus Case of 2024 DUPAGE COUNTY — A Villa Park resident has been confirmed as the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County for the 2024 season, according to the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD). The patient, in his 20s, began experiencing symptoms…
According to the DuPage County Health Department, there has been a continued increase in mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus within our region. Although it is beginning to feel like fall, the City encourages residents to continue to stay safe outdoors by protecting themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting the…
