Champaign County confirms West Nile in samples Sep 10, 2010 1:00 pm by jmu@illinois.eduNatural History Survey Share on Facebook Tweet Email Richard Lampman, an INHS entomologist, was interviewed by the Daily Illini about West Nile's appearance in Champaign County. Lampman said that this summer's hot, dry weather was perfect for the spread of mosquitoes. Share on Facebook Tweet Email