West Nile Cases in DuPage County; One Reported Case in Wheaton

The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed 14 human cases of West Nile Virus within DuPage County. One of these confirmed human cases is an individual in their 60s from the City of Wheaton.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Most people with the virus have no clinical symptoms of illness, but some may become ill three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Illness from West Nile is usually mild and includes fever, headache and body aches, but serious illness, such as encephalitis and meningitis, and death are possible. Persons older than 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease.

The best way to prevent West Nile disease or any other mosquito-borne illness is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. For more information, please visit the DuPage County Health Department's website.

Reminder: Free Auto Inspection for Seniors Event

On Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Wheaton Fire Department (1 Fapp Circle), the Milton Township Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council will host a Free Auto Inspection for Seniors Event. During this event, certified mechanics and volunteers will check your car’s safety and make recommendations for the winter months ahead. Fluid levels and tire pressure will be checked and filled as required. Cars are inspected on a first-come, first-served basis.

City of Wheaton Leaf Collection Reminders

This fall, the City of Wheaton reminds you of the ways you can properly dispose of leaves. Place leaves in containers 35 gallons in size or smaller, or in biodegradable bags. Containers or bags must weigh less than 50 pounds when filled. Each container or bag requires an LRS yard waste/organics/ excess garbage sticker, available at City Hall and at many local grocery and hardware stores. 

When you’re cleaning up leaves, please be careful not to blow or rake them into the streets. If your house is located near a storm sewer catch basin, please help keep it clear by sweeping away leaves and debris from the sewer grate. Also, please note that burning leaves is not allowed. LRS collects yard waste, food scraps and organic materials on your garbage day through the second full week of December.

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