The first death related to West Nile virus in the state of Illinois for 2025 has been reported. 

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Farmers and those hoping for a cool down may be glad to see the rain, but heavy rainfall also means a resurgence of mos…

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Local doctors are keeping tabs on multiple viruses circulating in central Illinois.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon Mosquito Abatement District has found over 30 different mosquito species in the state of Illinois.

ILLINOIS (WAND) – A second person has died from the West Nile virus in Illinois this year. 

LODA, Ill. (WAND) – A bird infected with the West Nile virus was found in Iroquois County, investigators report.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Health Department and Macon Mosquito Abatement District are urging residents to take caution with their West Nile Virus prevention. MMAD has confirmed 66 positive mosquito tests out of 424 samples. With the expected increase in temperatures comes an added increase of WNV in birds as well as mosquitoes. With this increase also comes the increased risk of transmission to humans. Residents are encouraged to wear repellent when outside, especially ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Macon County.