Fatal case of WNV in Will County

State health officials say Illinois has recorded is first fatality from West Nile virus this year with the death of a Will County resident.  Illinois has so far recorded forty cases of the virus so far this year.  Last year, the state recorded 42 case and four virus-related deaths.  Health officials remind residents to use repellant when going outdoors and wear long-sleeved clothing until the first hard frost helps reduce the risk from West Nile.