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The Daily Northwestern

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


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...

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus reported in Evanston

June 23, 2016

The first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes were found in Evanston by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District on Thursday. According to a press release, the NSMAD collected a batch of 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...

First instances of West Nile mosquitoes in North Shore this year prompt regional spraying

July 4, 2015

Evanston’s first instance of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus was confirmed Thursday by the city’s Health and Human Services Department. The first mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus...

Mosquitoes from Evanston test positive for West Nile virus

July 18, 2014

A sample of mosquitoes collected from Evanston at the end of June tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the city. These are the first reports of the virus in Evanston this year. Tests...

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