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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


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...

Evanston reports first human case of West Nile virus this year

September 20, 2014

The Evanston Health Department confirmed Friday it has its first human case of West Nile virus in 2014. The case was reported in a 60-year-old Evanston resident. This is the 16th confirmed human...

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...

Evonda Thomas-Smith on Wednesday evening said the city is prepared for a heat wave. As part of her talk, she also encouraged the audience to check on their neighbors if one occurs.

Health professionals link health and climate change at Firehouse Grill

October 31, 2013

A public health advocate Wednesday evening detailed the impact of climate change on Evanston, ranging from West Nile virus to heat waves. Dr. Sarah Lovinger, a primary care physician and Evanston resident,...

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