DuPage County

Health officials in DuPage County, Illinois have confirmed that a person has died from West Nile virus. The death, announced by the county's health department, underscores the ongoing risk of mosquito-borne illness in the Chicago area during the warm months. Officials continue to urge residents to use insect repellent and remove standing water where mosquitoes breed.

DuPage County health authorities have confirmed the first death from West Nile virus in the county in 2026. No further details about the victim or circumstances were provided in the announcement. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults and people with weakened immune systems.