Joliet, IL|News|
Chicago's Chicken Shack Opens In Crest Hill
Friday marked the first day of business for the new carryout restaurant located in the Renwick Plaza near Weber Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Illinois: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Illinois are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
50 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,574 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield D202 May Sell $10M In Bonds To Offset Pandemic Costs
Tony Arbogast, assistant superintendent, said this plan will ensure "we won’t have to put off necessary capital projects."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 146 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,259 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 123 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,480 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 103 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,533 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Cheating Rampant In Elmhurst D-205 During Pandemic: Parent
Mom says her daughter has the highest grades of her high school career because of cheating.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
D109 Takes Big Step Toward District-Wide COVID-19 Testing
Administrators in Deerfield hope the selection of SHIELD Illinois moves the district closer to full-day, in-person instruction.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Bar Fined For Breaking COVID Rules
Creekside Tap is the first business in McHenry County to be fined for violating COVID-19 rules.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Glenview Schools Get $2.7M In Coronavirus Relief Funding
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Schools Get $600K In Coronavirus Relief Funding
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
White House Releases Weekly Coronavirus Reports For Illinois
The state reports, which include key county-level data and federal recommendations, were kept hidden under the Trump administration.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
East Aurora District 131 Looks To Reopen Schools In March
District 131 officials released a tentative schedule showing when students could return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Schools Get $4.4M In COVID-19 Relief Funding
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Cinemark To Reopen 7 Illinois Theaters On Friday: See Where
Face masks will be mandatory for all guests within the theater and may only be removed for eating and drinking in the auditoriums.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Schools Get $4.5M In COVID-19 Relief Funding
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Winter Sports Can Start Now, Football On March 3: IHSA
The move follows last week's updated guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding resuming athletics.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Barstool Fund Helps Famed 45-Year-Old Skokie Kosher Diner
Ken's Diner is receiving much-needed financial support from Dave Portnoy's crowdfunded small business relief fund.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Public Schools Get $600K In Coronavirus Relief Funding
Illinois public school districts will split about $2.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief, according to state officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
District 113 Moves Toward Reopening As Bomb Threat Targets Rally
The board is due to determine a date to launch hybrid learning on Monday, as staff are set to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 14.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|Neighbor News|
Will Woodstock Willie See His Shadow?: Groundhog Days
"It’s a great opportunity to be outside, get some fresh air in the beautiful Woodstock Square, and join safely with others..."
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Opening
Pillars Community Health plans to set up the clinic in downtown.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Isle a la Cache Museum Visitor Center Reopens To Public
While the buildings are reopening for walk-in traffic, a 25 percent capacity restriction will be in effect, per Tier 1 guidelines.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Mobile Coronavirus Test Units Coming To Aurora Neighborhoods
Officials are sending mobile units to the 60505 ZIP code, which accounts for more than 40 percent of Aurora's 17,000-plus coronavirus cases.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Families 'Taking Advantage' Of Policy
Students log in remotely from vacation spots, which is distracting from lessons, officials say.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
109-Year-Old Arlington Heights Woman Receives Vaccine
The longtime resident of Luther Village could be the oldest recipient of the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois to date.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Barstool Sports Gives Financial Boost To Northbrook Business
The owner of longtime North Shore restaurant Little Louie's got great news about coronavirus relief from founder David Portnoy.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Budget Cut Plan Includes Teaching Staff Reduction
As per the plan presented by Superintendent John Sparlin, one junior high and 27 elementary teaching positions could be eliminated.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Teachers Union Agrees To Teach In Person When District 65 Reopens
Vaccinations began last week for Evanston/Skokie School District 65 staff, the superintendent said Monday.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
The Pandemic's Effect On Clarendon Hills Park District
The district reveals how employees and budget have been affected.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Reopens In Deerfield
Region 9 shifted to Tier 1 restrictions as COVID-19 test positivity and hospitalizations continue to decline.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Windy City Grill Will Follow Restrictions To 'Keep Everyone Safe'
Owner Dhimi Jano said they "have no choice" but to accept the capacity limitations.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Opens In Elgin As Region Moves 8 To Tier 1
Restaurants and bars must enforce a 25 percent capacity limit and close by 11 p.m. Bars that don’t serve food cannot resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Opens In St. Charles As Region 8 Moves To Tier 1
Restaurants and bars must enforce a 25 percent capacity limit and close by 11 p.m. Bars that don’t serve food cannot resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Opens In Geneva As Region 8 Moves To Tier 1
Restaurants and bars must enforce a 25 percent capacity limit and close by 11 p.m. Bars that don’t serve food cannot resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Opens In Batavia As Region 8 Moves To Tier 1
Restaurants and bars must enforce a 25 percent capacity limit and close by 11 p.m. Bars that don’t serve food cannot resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Wants To Expand In-Person Learning: Memo
The board has not said whether full in-person instruction would happen before school year's end.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Opens In Aurora As Region 8 Moves To Tier 1
Restaurants and bars must enforce a 25 percent capacity limit and close by 11 p.m. Bars that don’t serve food cannot resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Registration Opens For Northbrook Residents
The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a new coronavirus vaccination registration website as Phase 1b began Monday.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Registration Opens For Glenview Residents
The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a new coronavirus vaccination registration website as Phase 1b began Monday.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
