The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is continuing its effort to protect residents against West Nile virus. Based on an increased number of mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, CDPH will spray to kill adult mosquitoes in six communities this Thursday, July 31 (Beverly, Mount Greenwood, and West Pullman). These are the first spraying events to occur in the city this season. Weather permitting, the spraying will begin at dusk on July 31 and continue through the night until approximately 1 a.m., with licensed mosquito abatement technicians dispensing an ultra-low-volume spray from trucks. Maps of the planned spray zones can be reviewed and downloaded online:

Thursday, July 31: West Pullman

Thursday, July 31: Beverly and Mount Greenwood

For more information, visit www.chicago.gov