Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County To Stay In Tier 3 As Restrictions Loosen Elsewhere
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that three regions can move back to Tier 2 mitigations, but that doesn't include Kane County.
Jason Addy, 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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Elmhurst, IL|News|
'Misleading' Number From Elmhurst D-205 Leader: Board Member
Members question the reason for recommendation against coronavirus testing.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
75K Kane County Residents In Coronavirus Vaccine Phase 1B
Residents over 65 and front-line workers will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines during the next phase of the rollout.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
New Coronavirus Strain May Be Dominant In U.S.: SIU Researchers
Calling it "home-grown and widespread," researchers said the strain may be more contagious and already comprise around half of U.S. cases.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
91 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,628 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
64 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,471 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
1 New Death, 119 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,354 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 119 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,257 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
1 New Death, 265 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 4,888 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
D-102 Official Gets No Money For Testing Program: Records
A board member played a big role in starting the program, but his company got no business with the district.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
0 Coronavirus Deaths Wednesday In Kane Co.; First Time In 45 Days
Public health officials reported no new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday in Kane County, ending a streak of 45 days with at least one.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
The Effects Of Elmhurst's Hiring Freeze
The city has held off on filling vacancies since the beginning of the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
6,700 Get COVID Vaccine In McHenry Co.: Next Phase Soon
More than 1,400 people in McHenry County are fully vaccinated after receiving both doses, public health data shows.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2,600 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane Co.; Next Phase Soon
About 6,300 others in Kane County received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by Tuesday, according to public health data.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
West Aurora Schools To Reopen; East Aurora Remote Through Feb. 5
Students in West Aurora schools are set to return next week, while East Aurora students will continue learning remotely amid the pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Rep. Schneider Tests Positive For Coronavirus
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) is at least the third Congress member to contract it since last Wednesday's attack on U.S. Capitol.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Health Dept. To Host Virtual Coronavirus Town Halls
Local health officials are set to hold town hall meetings this week about improving Kane County’s pandemic response.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
335K Coronavirus Vaccines Administered In IL; Next Phase Imminent
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he expects to announce a timeline later this week for Phase 1B, which includes about 3.2 million people.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Tops 600 Deaths, 44,000 Coronavirus Cases
Nearly 250 Kane County residents have died from COVID-19 in the past 10 weeks, according to public health data.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Reports 5,862 Coronavirus Cases, 97 COVID Deaths On Wednesday
Illinois Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her first shot of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Tuesday, officials said.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will-Kankakee Region Eligible For Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions
But a slight increase in Region 7's coronavirus positivity rates or hospital bed availability could prevent a loosening of restrictions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane-DuPage Region Ineligible For Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions
A current lack of available hospital beds and insufficient decline in coronavirus hospitalizations both prevent a loosening of restrictions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Suburban Cook County Ineligible For Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions
With 86 percent of surgical beds still occupied, suburban Cook County does not qualify for a loosening of Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Ineligible For Reduction Of Tier 3 COVID-19 Restrictions
A current lack of available hospital beds and insufficient decline in coronavirus hospitalizations both prevent a loosening of restrictions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake-McHenry Region Ineligible For Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions
A current lack of available hospital beds and insufficient decline in coronavirus hospitalizations both prevent a loosening of restrictions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IHSA, State Health Officials Meet Though Sports Remain On Pause
Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz was also part of Thursday's discussion regarding coronavirus mitigations.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Health Care Workers Get Coronavirus Vaccines At Kane Co. Clinics
More than 1,500 health care workers in Kane County are set to receive coronavirus vaccines this week, health officials said Wednesday.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
FBI, IL Attorney General Launch Unemployment Fraud Task Force
Over 350,000 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims have been reported to the Illinois Department of Economic Security, officials said.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Begins Vaccinating Non-Hospital Health Care Workers
City officials encouraged those who live and work in Evanston to complete a new COVID-19 vaccination interest form.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
26 Deaths, Nearly 4,200 Coronavirus Cases In St. Charles
St. Charles has recorded nearly 75 percent of its total coronavirus cases since a second wave started in October, public health data shows.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
70 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,407 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
109 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,537 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
1 New Death, 79 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,235 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 144 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,138 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Passes 1 Million Coronavirus Infections, 17K COVID-19 Deaths
The state reported 9,277 new infections and 126 more deaths on Friday.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
7 New Deaths, 225 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 4,623 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
No Threats From Elmhurst Teachers Union: Leader
A woman told the school board she was "sickened" by threats she said the union made to the district. She did not give details.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Phase 1B Of Illinois' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Revealed
Everyone aged 65 and over will be included in the next phase of vaccinations, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Register For Coronavirus Vaccine Info From Kane Co. Health Dept.
Kane County residents can register to get the latest information on coronavirus vaccines, but they won’t be guaranteed a spot in line.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Walgreens Plans To Sell Drug Wholesale Business For $6.5B
The Deerfield-based company hopes move will increase its focus on expanding core retail pharmacy businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
