Deerfield, IL|News|
108 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 30,982 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
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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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
223 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 30,982 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Most In IL Plan Thanksgiving Within Households: Patch Survey
While most Illinois Patch readers are being extra cautious, others said it's "business as usual," despite the pandemic.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
15 New Deaths, 233 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There has been a 97.6 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|
1 New Death, 239 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There has been a 107 percent increase in cases in Glenview over the last 14 days according to the Cook County Department of Health.​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Establishes Restaurant Grant Program Amid Pandemic
The Restaurant Grant Program will reimburse restaurants for the cost of installation of UV lights to reduce COVID-19 contamination.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 428 Coronavirus Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There has been a 160 percent increase in cases in Arlington Heights over the past 14 days according to Cook County Department of Health.​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Highland Park, Deerfield High Schools Set For Remote 2nd Semester
District 113 board members voiced support Thursday for sticking with a "remote plus services" model through the end of this school year.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Hospitals Near 'Breaking Point' From Coronavirus, Doctor Warns
Beds in Illinois hospitals and intensive care units are filling with COVID-19 patients at "an exponential speed," warned Dr. Kamaljit Singh.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IHSA Follows Pritzker's Lead In Pausing Winter Sports Season
Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson said all sports and activities will cease by Friday for the "short-term."
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Mariano's Offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing In Northbrook
Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's stores will offer the coronavirus tests by appointment with results in 15 minutes.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Mariano's Offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing In Glenview
Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's stores will offer the coronavirus tests by appointment with results in 15 minutes.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Mariano's Offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing In Bannockburn
Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's stores will offer the coronavirus tests by appointment with results in 15 minutes.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Mariano's Offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing In Buffalo Grove
Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's stores will offer the coronavirus tests by appointment with results in 15 minutes.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Mariano's Offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing In Arlington Heights
Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's stores will offer the coronavirus tests by appointment with results in 15 minutes.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Fitness Center Tweaks Operations Amid Coronavirus Mitigations
Buffalo Grove Park District officials said the Fitness Center will remain open with its current hours of operation.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Park District Adjusts Programming Amid Coronavirus Mitigations
The Arlington Heights Park Board of Commissioners reserves the right to close any park properties at any time, should it become necessary. ​
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Tier 3 Mitigations To Start Friday In Oswego: What To Know
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Tier 3 Mitigations To Start Friday In Romeoville: What To Know
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Tier 3 Mitigations To Start Friday In Bolingbrook: What To Know
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Tier 3 Mitigations To Start Friday In Plainfield: What To Know
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Library Switching To Curbside Pickup, Closing Building
The library's update is a response to mitigation measures announced by Gov. Pritzker to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Forest School District 67 Set To Stay Remote Until MLK Day
Administrators hope two weeks of remote learning after winter break will offer a "natural quarantine period" to reduce coronavirus risks.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
IL Patch Survey: Is Coronavirus Changing Your Thanksgiving Plans?
Patch wants to know how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your Thanksgiving plans.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst D-205 May Test Students For Coronavirus
Officials fear the program could be a big waste of money. But they also see it as a possible way to allow in-person learning.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego D308 Pauses Reopening Plan Amid Coronavirus Surge
General education early childhood and elementary students will not begin classes until Jan. 6, depending on current coronavirus conditions.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Further Delays Reopening
One official says she is frustrated that no students are in school, given all the space in the district.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker Pauses Winter Sports Season Amid Coronavirus Mitigations
The governor's office and Illinois Department of Public Health have declined invites to Thursday's Illinois High School Association meeting.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Park District Installs Air Purifying Devices At Indoor Facilities
The iWave can help minimize risks of contracting the coronavirus according to Buffalo Grove Park District officials.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Turning 'Blind Eye' To Restaurant Violators?
Resident accuses city of "ridiculously hypocritical" approach.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Entire State Moving To Tier 3: 'This Is Not A Stay-At-Home Order'
“Tier 3 boils down to this: if you don’t need to do it, don’t," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Schools Revert To Remote Learning As COVID-19 Spikes
District 303 will use full-time remote learning from Nov. 30 through at least Dec. 18, the last day of school before winter break.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Holiday Event In Kendall Co: 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?
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Will Co: 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?
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Hospitals Cut Back On Elective Surgery Amid Coronavirus Surge
"The next couple of months are going to be bad no matter what," Dr. Robert Citronberg warned. "It's just a question of how bad."
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Governors Tell Midwesterners To 'Mask Up,' Stay Safe This Winter
A recently announced vaccine "doesn't mean that we can let our guard down," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said — we have to survive the winter first.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Station One Smokehouse Installs Heated Tent For Winter Dining
The tent is heated with smokeless space heaters and the flaps are folded to allow proper ventilation, owner Justin Hudetz said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin U-46 Scraps Return To Schools Amid Coronavirus Surge
Some students were due to return to a hybrid learning model Monday before district officials postponed in-person classes through Dec. 4.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Schools Moving To Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Surge
District 304 hopes to use full-time remote learning for just one week, despite a sustained surge in new coronavirus cases in Kane County.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
35% Of IL Teachers Consider Quitting Due To Coronavirus: Survey
Safety concerns are aggravating an existing teacher shortage as unions say some school districts are ignoring their own COVID-19 rules.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
