Illinois health officials issue seasonal warning on ticks, mosquitoes and bats - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Illinois health officials issue seasonal warning on ticks, mosquitoes and bats - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions against illnesses spread by mosquitoes, ticks and animals as warmer weather arrives. Health officials said mosquito season has already begun in Illinois, with the first mosquito batches testing positive for West Nile virus this year recently identified in Cook County. No human cases have been reported so far in 2026. According to IDPH,…

Illinois Health Warning Today: West Nile Mosquitoes Found in Cook County

Springfield, IL – Illinois health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes, ticks, and bats as warmer weather increases the risk of exposure to potentially serious illnesses across the state. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus in 2026 were recently identified in Cook County. No human cases have been confirmed...