SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, today announced the first birds this year in Northern Illinois testing positive for West Nile virus were found in LaSalle County.
“With the temperature heating up, we could see more West Nile virus circulating. In hotter weather we typically see more West Nile virus activity,” said Dr. Arnold. “Although most cases of West Nile virus are mild, the virus can cause serious, life-altering…






