BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (WMBD) -- The first human West Nile-related death in the state this year was reported in northern Illinois on Wednesday.

The Cook County Department of Public Health said West Nile was a contributing factor in the death of a suburban Cook County resident, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced in a news release. The victim's age was in the 60s.

"The year's first death from West Nile virus in Illinois is a sobering reminder that mosquito-borne illnesses are still with us," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It’s important to take appropriate precautions as the weather remains warm. We urge everyone to 'Fight the Bite' by practicing the Three R's: Reduce opportunities for exposure to mosquitoes. Repel insect bites by wearing protective clothing and using inse

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