Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Registration Opens For Arlington Heights
The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a new coronavirus vaccination registration website as Phase 1b began Monday.
Eric DeGrechie, 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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Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Moves To Phase 4 Of State's Reopening Plan
Indoor dining and drinking in Kendall County is now permitted for parties of up to 10 people, according to IDPH.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Locator Launched As Illinois Begins Phase 1b
The new website offers links to book appointments at hundreds of sites, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Eatery Owner Supports 25% Capacity Rule For Will Co. Restaurants
Wesam Doleh, owner of Savino's Beef & Gyros, said if the restrictions help curb the spread of the coronavirus, then he's "all for it."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Many D-205 Students Suffer 'Learning Loss': Report
Those in early grades are particularly affected in reading, district says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
84 Coronavirus Deaths In Kane County During First 3 Weeks Of 2021
Coronavirus-related deaths remain high in Kane County, but officials are loosening restrictions due to falling cases and positivity rates.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
School Reopening Date Set For District 65 As ETHS Remains Remote
The D-65 superintendent announced a Feb. 16 launch of hybrid learning, a day after clarifying comments to a parent about white supremacy.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
All High School Sports Can Be Played In Phase 4: IDPH
Region 3 (southwest Illinois), Region 5 (Southern) and Region 6 (East Central) qualify for full resumption of athletics, per new guidance.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL To Speed Up Vaccines In ‘Final Months Of Pandemic’: Pritzker
"A failure of the previous administration" has severely limited the supply of coronavirus vaccines in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Expected To Return Saturday In Chicago, Cook County
Both regions are on track to move to Tier 1 coronavirus restrictions Saturday, which allows restaurants and bars to resume indoor service.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
McWethy's Tavern: Restrictions 'Severely Damaged' Our Industry
Jim Koklas, director of food and beverage, said the 25% capacity rule for eateries is a "slap in the face" to the guests and industry.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
District 109, Walgreens Partner For Pilot Vaccination Clinic
Walgreens will provide two doses of the Pfizer vaccine to staff, with the first being administered on Jan. 29 in Deerfield.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
42 AMC Theaters To Reopen In Illinois This Month: See Where
AMC Theatres is set to reopen dozens of its cinemas in Illinois as coronavirus restrictions begin to loosen around the state.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
125 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,753 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
53 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,524 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
NorthShore Prepares To Vaccinate Seniors As Phase 1b Begins
Patients aged 65 and over will be contacted by NorthShore University HealthSystem in the coming week, hospital officials announced.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 103 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,457 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 100 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,357 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 225 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,113 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
St. Charles Extends Outdoor Dining Program As Pandemic Rolls On
Portions of First Street and Walnut Avenue will remain closed to traffic to allow restaurants to continue using the area for outdoor dining.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Highlands Parents Demand More In-Person Learning
School board is not set to meet again until mid-February. The district has a new superintendent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
4,100 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County: IDPH
More than 17,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in Kane County, according to officials.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Residents, Staff Get Coronavirus Vaccines At Bria Of Geneva
The first dose of the coronavirus vaccine was recently administered to those who live and work at the Geneva nursing home.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
LTHS Resumes In-Person Sports And Activities
Low-risk sports can start practicing immediately, school says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic restrictions have been rolled back in Kane and Cook counties, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Coronavirus Update Jan. 19: 4,318 New Cases, 33 Deaths
Most Illinois regions have seen the strictest tier of coronavirus mitigations lifted as the state adopts new hospital capacity metrics.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Pandemic Has Little Effect On D-86 Grades: Records
Central and South issue more A's last semester. Grades on the lower end tick up slightly.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic restrictions have been rolled back in Kane and DuPage counties, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Revises Coronavirus Tiers, Will Prioritize Inmate Vaccinations
Inmates — like residents of other congregate settings — will get the vaccine before those younger than 65 with high-risk medical conditions.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
The Vine Will Heed State Order, Remain Closed
Meanwhile, several other restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs have decided to defy the order and reopen for indoor dining.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will-Kankakee Coronavirus Restrictions Due To Hospitalizations
The region is ineligible for reduced COVID-19 restrictions because the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients didn't drop fast enough.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Kane-DuPage COVID-19 Restrictions Due To Lack Of Empty Beds
The region is ineligible for a reduction in the state's coronavirus restrictions until at least 20 percent of its non-ICU beds are empty.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Lake-McHenry COVID-19 Restrictions Due To Lack Of Empty Beds
The region is ineligible for a reduction in the state's coronavirus restrictions until at least 20 percent of its surgical beds are empty.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Cook County's COVID-19 Restrictions Caused By Lack Of Empty Beds
Suburban Cook County is ineligible to move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 coronavirus rules until it can keep 20 percent of its surgical beds empty.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago's COVID-19 Restrictions Due To Lack Of Empty Non-ICU Beds
The city is ineligible for a reduction in the state's coronavirus restrictions until at least 20 percent of its surgical beds are empty.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Library Will Not Reopen Due To High Number Of Staff In Quarantine
The Northbrook Library had planned to reopen to the public on Jan. 19 for "grab and go" services.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted In Parts Of Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is ready to move to Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination plan on Jan. 25.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
