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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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First 2020 mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile found in Evanston

June 22, 2020

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District found 2020’s first West Nile-positive mosquitoes, a city news release stated. As of June 12, 64 batches of mosquitoes have been tested by the NSMAD, but...

Evanston reports first case of West Nile virus this year

September 27, 2016

Evanston reported its first case of West Nile virus this year, as the number of mosquitos carrying the disease increases in the area. The city reported Friday that a resident had been infected. There...

Adult mosquito control tool place in Evanston area following West Nile virus reports

July 2, 2016

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District combated last week’s findings of West Nile virus with adult mosquito control operations throughout the Evanston area. The NSMAD reported some mosquitoes...

Zika cases in Illinois rise eight-fold in 2016

May 3, 2016

The number of Zika cases in Illinois has risen from two to 16 since January, but city and state officials maintain that there is little threat to residents, according to a public health report released...

Evanston prepares for West Nile season

April 16, 2013

Evanston and regional health officials are gearing up for West Nile virus season, which is right around the corner. The Evanston Health Department and the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District plan...

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