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Friday, August 17, 2012  We haven't seen too many puddles or areas with standing water for the mosquito population to use for growth this year, but you can still contract the West Nile virus.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  West Nile virus activity is up in the state of Illinois.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  It's no surprise that the warm damp weather makes great breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  As the weather cools down and you enjoy the outdoors again, here is a reminder from the McDonough County Health Department about mosquitos and the West Nile Virus.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Well we're talking to local experts about avoiding the bugs ... more specifically mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile virus.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  The first human case of the West Nile Virus has been reported in the Tri States.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Illinois health officials say they've confirmed this year's first human case of West Nile virus.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  The Adams County Health Department has confirmed its first case of mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile Virus.

Friday, July 30, 2010  The DuPage County Health Department says batches of mosquitoes in ten communities have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  State public health officials say mosquitoes trapped in Rock Island County have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Friday, June 18, 2010  Wet and warm weather is the perfect breeding weather for mosquitoes and the West Nile virus.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  The threat of West Nile is here as we approach the prime breeding season for mosquitoes.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Health officials say West Nile virus season is approaching as the weather warms up and mosquitoes become more active.

Friday, May 14, 2010  A house sparrow found in Carroll County in northwestern Illinois is the first bird to test positive for the West Nile virus in the state this year.