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West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes ahead of July 4 weekend

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool of 2026 was reported in Lake County on Friday, June 26, just before the July 4 holiday weekend, as the CDC warns the national season is tracking at its worst pace since 2004.

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West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes ahead of July 4 weekend

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool of 2026 was reported in Lake County on Friday, June 26, just before the July 4 holiday weekend, as the CDC warns the national season is tracking at its worst pace since 2004.

· 2 min read

West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes ahead of July 4 weekend

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool of 2026 was reported in Lake County on Friday, June 26, just before the July 4 holiday weekend, as the CDC warns the national season is tracking at its worst pace since 2004.

· 2 min read

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Lake County Rep Introduces $2.5 Billion Bill to Keep Bears in Illinois as Team Eyes Indiana

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) introduced legislation on June 16 offering $2.5 billion in private investment and $1.2 billion in state infrastructure to keep the Bears at Arlington Park, as the team advances stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana — 40 miles from its Halas Hall headquarters in Lake Forest.

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Lake County Rep Introduces $2.5 Billion Bill to Keep Bears in Illinois as Team Eyes Indiana

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) introduced legislation on June 16 offering $2.5 billion in private investment and $1.2 billion in state infrastructure to keep the Bears at Arlington Park, as the team advances stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana — 40 miles from its Halas Hall headquarters in Lake Forest.

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Lake County Rep Introduces $2.5 Billion Bill to Keep Bears in Illinois as Team Eyes Indiana

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) introduced legislation on June 16 offering $2.5 billion in private investment and $1.2 billion in state infrastructure to keep the Bears at Arlington Park, as the team advances stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana — 40 miles from its Halas Hall headquarters in Lake Forest.

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