Will County reports first mosquitoes with West Nile virus
The Will County Health Department has announced that mosquitoes collected in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile virus.
No human cases of the virus have been reported in Will this year, and this is the first batch of mosquitoes to have tested positive in the county, a health department news release said.
West Nile virus has been found in 22 counties throughout Illinois this year, and one human case was reported in southern Illinois.
West Nile virus typically causes mild, flu-like symptoms, though about 80% of people who are infected do not develop any symptoms, the release said. About 20% of those infected will develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.
About 1 in 150 people who are infected develop a serious illness that affects the central nervous system, such as inflammation of the brain or inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, the release said.
County health officials urge residents to be cautious when outdoors and protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.
Tickets available for Naper Nights concert featuring WAR
Tickets are on sale for Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights concert featuring the soul-funk group WAR.
WAR will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their multiplatinum album, “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville.
Tickets are $40 for adults and $15 for children ages 4 to 12.
WAR’s hits include “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “Low Rider,” and “The Cisco Kid.”
Chairs are not provided so guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
School of Rock takes the stage first at 5 p.m. followed by Rico!, a Santana tribute band who will perform from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
