Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Challenge: Spend $25 Weekly On Takeout
A local Facebook group is promoting restaurants. The goal is to save jobs.
David Giuliani, 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|
D-205 Parents Decry Continued Remote Learning
One resident says the teachers union made "threats" to the school district, but did not specify.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Macy's Closing Chicago's Mag Mile Store
The store will hold a going-out-of-business sale for the next 8 to 12 weeks before closing its doors for good, the Chicago Tribune reports.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Chamber Of Commerce Struggling: Mayor
The mayor suggests a regional chamber, but finds resistance to that idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst School Open, But Had No Virus Transmissions: Leader
School says it took steps to keep students safe from the coronavirus.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane Co. Starts 2021 With Deadliest Day Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Public health officials reported a dozen COVID-19 deaths on New Year's Day in Kane County.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
More Contagious Coronavirus Variant: IL Officials On The Lookout
The new B.1.1.7 coronavirus mutation, first identified in the United Kingdom, may be 70 percent more contagious, health officials say.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Glenview
Testing at Flick Park Field House begins Monday.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
142 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,428 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
72 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,337 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 89 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,156 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
9 New Deaths, 149 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 2,994 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccinations To Start Thursday For Aurora VNA Workers
VNA Health Care workers who interact with patients in Aurora will start receiving the coronavirus vaccine New Year's Eve, the company said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
192 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 4,398 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
How COVID-19 Changed IL And What To Expect In 2021
As we head into 2021, mass vaccination, which could happen by summer, is being lauded as our ticket out of the pandemic.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange's Milkstop: Restaurants 'Unfairly Targeted'
Patch checked in again with La Grange eatery, eight months after the first interview.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Coronavirus Test Required For Lake Forest High School Students
COVID-19 gateway testing is mandatory for students to come to campus — and "strongly encouraged" but voluntary for staff.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Mandatory Coronavirus Testing Begins At New Trier High School
Students — but not staff — must participate in the district's COVID-19 saliva screening program to come to campus in Northfield or Winnetka.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
131 Coronavirus Deaths In December Set Monthly Record In Kane Co.
Officials reported five COVID-19 deaths Wednesday in Kane County, pushing the monthly death toll above the previous high set in May.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Dog Kills Woman | Rittenhouse | COVID Outbreaks: 2020 Top Stoies
It's time to recap the top stories on Grayslake Patch this past year. And look ahead to 2021.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Coughing Crimes | Freund Case | Theo The Dog: 2020 Top Stories
It's time to recap the top stories on Crystal Lake-Cary Patch this past year, and look ahead to 2021.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Slightly More D's And F's In D-205? Readers React
Some readers question the numbers, while others give tips on how to improve grades.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Virus No Worse At 2 Elmhurst Private Schools: Statistics
The infection rate at the private schools was about the same as the district, even though they offered a lot more in-person learning.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
More D's and F's In Elmhurst D-205
Slightly more students were failing at mid-term compared to a year ago, according to the district.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
14 Coronavirus Deaths Over Christmas Weekend In Kane County: IDPH
December is on pace to be Kane County’s deadliest month of the pandemic, with 121 deaths through Dec. 28. There were 123 deaths in May.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Reports 8,009 New Cases, 133 More Deaths On New Year's Eve
According to the governor's office, less than 1 percent of the state's total population has received the first of two vaccine shots.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Myocarditis Concerns Grow For Athletes Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Jason Robin, a cardiologist with NorthShore Medical Group, is a consultant with the Illinois High School Association.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
3 New Laws Take Effect In Illinois In 2021, Down From Over 250
State lawmakers have convened for only four days of business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them want to work remotely.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
4 Deaths, 258 Coronavirus Cases On Christmas Eve In Kane County
Kane County is set to top 40,000 coronavirus cases on Christmas, with the pandemic’s death toll continuing to rise.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
118 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,286 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
62 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,265 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
7 New Deaths, 86 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,067 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 98 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 2,845 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
7 New Deaths, 201 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 4,206 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Family Of Teen Who Took Own Life Taking Pritzker, IHSA To Court
After the pandemic struck, "Trevor was never the same," his mother said.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois 'Sprinted Past' Other States, Leads U.S. In Vaccinations
More than 100,000 health care workers in Illinois received the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in the state's first week of jabs.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Give To Get Tax Deductions, Help Hungry Lake Co. Families
Feeding America contributions in the Patch Holiday Food Drive to help the hungry in Lake Co. are tax-deductible.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Give To Get Tax Deductions, Help Hungry McHenry Co. Families
Feeding America contributions in the Patch Holiday Food Drive to help the hungry in McHenry Co. are tax-deductible.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Illinois Restaurants Struggle For Survival: Group
The restaurant association says it "strongly advocates" that members do not violate the governor's order.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Fully In-Person Elmhurst School Successful: Leader
The school reports few coronavirus cases since the beginning of the semester.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
