Person dies from West Nile virus in suburbs; first in state this year

First Illinois West Nile virus death of 2025 confirmed in suburban Cook County

A suburban Cook County resident in their 60s has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking the first virus-related death reported this year in Illinois, health officials announced Wednesday.Lab testing has confirmed that the virus was a contributing factor in the resident’s death, the Cook County Department of Public Health said in a statement. The health department did not provide details about what community the resident lived in, their …

Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year, in Cook County resident

Illinois is reporting its first West Nile virus death of the year — a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s, health officials said Wednesday. Related Articles Gov. JB Pritzker warns he may take executive action to ban or regulate hemp products that get users high Farm Hop focuses on NWI’s innovative food programs Cook County confirms second suburban measles case of the year, in 4-year-old chil…

Person dies from West Nile virus in suburbs; first in state this year

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — A person in suburban Cook County has become the first person in the state to die this year from West Nile virus. A suburban Cook County resident, in their 60s, died. CCDPH did not provide where they lived. Since May 11 through Sept. 6, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 cases of West Nile virus. The state recorded 13 deaths last year related to the virus. West Nile virus occurs in humans when they are bitten by mosquitoes t…