Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Doctor 'Ashamed' Of Fauci Over Past Schools Advice
Fauci bought into "political BS," local doctor says. An Elmhurst alderwoman disagrees.
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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Joliet, IL|News|
Photos: Russo's Italian Deli Opens On Plainfield Road
Several people traveled to 2424 Plainfield Road to try the Italian cuisine offered at the new Joliet area restaurant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Suburban Unity Alliance Raising Funds For Local Small Businesses
SUA Founder Anthony Clark encourages Oak Park residents to shop and support local businesses amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Over 1,000 Flock To The Village Hall For Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual tree lighting ceremony in Orland Park took place on Sunday evening, marking the beginning of the holiday season in the village.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Will Not Be 'Downgraded' From Tier 3 Mitigations: Pritzker
Dr. Anthony Fauci told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that this is no time to pull back on mitigations as hospitalizations increase across the state.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Businesses Provide Updates As Holiday Shopping Underway
Local Woodridge businesses provide updates and services for customers across the area.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Coronavirus Cases Rise In Possible Post-Thanksgiving Surge
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned Gov. Pritzker of a post-Thanksgiving virus surge, and Illinois may already be starting to see the first signs.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Arrives At Chicago's O'Hare Airport
According to NBC, thousands of doses may already be in Chicago, ready to distribute as soon as FDA approval comes through.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will-Kankakee Coronavirus Positivity, Hospitalizations Decline
The average number of COVID-19 patients in the region's hospitals fell Wednesday for the first time in seven weeks.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Kane-DuPage Coronavirus Hospitalizations On The Decline
For the first time in seven weeks, the average number of COVID-19 patients in Region 8's hospitals decreased.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop For 1st Time In 7 Weeks
After weeks of steep increases, the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the city fell Thursday for the first time since Oct. 6.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake-McHenry Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Drop
Region 9 is the closest in the state to reaching the COVID-19 thresholds required to relax Tier 3 restrictions on businesses and gatherings.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Surge In Suburban Cook County Coronavirus Hospitalization Slowing
The average number of COVID-19 patients in the region's hospitals fell Wednesday for the first time in six weeks.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
5 People Died From COVID-19 On Thanksgiving In Kane County
Kane County recorded 74 COVID-19 deaths through the first 27 days of November, more than in the previous three and a half months combined.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 163 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There has been a 42.9 percent increase in cases in Northbrook over the last 14 days according to the Cook County Department of Health.​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 201 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There has been a 46.4 percent increase in cases in Glenview over the last 14 days according to the Cook County Department of Health.​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Shop Closes Doors To Shoppers Due To Coronavirus Surge
The Little Traveler will remain open, but shoppers will not be allowed inside amid a second wave of the coronavirus, owner Mike Simon said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
6 New Deaths, 326 Coronavirus Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There has been an 85.2 percent increase in cases in Arlington Heights over the past 14 days according to Cook County Department of Health.​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
208 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 33,358 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
77 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 33,358 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
131 Illinoisans Died From Coronavirus On Thanksgiving
More than 700,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Illinois, and more than 12,000 have now died from COVID-19.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Health Hasn't Closed Restaurants Defying Order: Official
At least four restaurants in Elmhurst are defying the governor's coronavirus-related order.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Hits 30,000 Coronavirus Cases On Eve Of Thanksgiving
Almost 12,000 people in Kane County tested positive for the coronavirus in the first 25 days of November, according to public health data.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Northbrook: What Is Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Northbrook?
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Glenview: What Is Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Glenview?
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Deerfield: What Is Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Deerfield?
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Black Friday And Small Business Saturday In Yorkville
The Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to shop at Yorkville retailers and restaurants on Nov. 27 and 28.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Area: What Is Your Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Buffalo Grove?
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Area: What Is Your Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Arlington Heights?
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois To Borrow $2B To Cover Revenue Losses Amid Pandemic
Illinois could have asked for $5 billion in federal funds, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state would struggle to repay a loan that large.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Manhattan: What Is Your Risk Of COVID Exposure?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party in Manhattan?
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Some Western Springs Restaurants Violate Order: Official
The village promises to cooperate with public health authorities.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Russo's Italian Deli Opening Just Days Away
Russo's Italian Deli is opening at 2424 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill. It's in the business plaza behind the Speedway gas station.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Bring Kids Back To School: D303 Parents Want In-Person Learning
Most St. Charles parents want their students in classrooms Jan. 5 for the start of District 303’s second semester, according to a survey.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Hopes To Receive 400K Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Within Weeks
The vaccine can't come soon enough — cases topped 11,000 again on Wednesday, and 155 more Illinoisans are dead.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Which Elmhurst Business Is 2020's Best? Nominate Your Favorite
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate it as an Elmhurst Business of the Year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Which Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Business Is 2020's Best?
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate it as a Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Business of the Year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Which Darien Business Is 2020's Best? Nominate Your Favorite
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate it as a Darien Business of the Year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Which Burr Ridge Business Is 2020's Best? Nominate Your Favorite
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate it as a Burr Ridge Business of the Year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Which La Grange Business Is 2020's Best? Nominate Your Favorite
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate it as a La Grange Business of the Year.
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