Aurora, IL|News|
15 Coronavirus Deaths In Kane County Since Friday Amid Surge
Nine people died from coronavirus-related conditions Saturday, the second-deadliest day in Kane County since the pandemic started.
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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Chicago, IL|News|
Holiday Events In Chicago: 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?
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Coronavirus Update Nov. 17: 12,601 New Cases, 97 Deaths
More than 5,800 Illinoisans are now hospitalized with COVID-19, including more than 1,100 in intensive care and 545 on ventilators.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Teachers, Parents Group Clash
Some suggest protest at union leader's house, which the union called "outrageous."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kaneland Schools Moving To Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Surge
Over the past two weeks, coronavirus cases have more than doubled within District 302, which includes parts of Aurora and North Aurora.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Forest High School Halts Hybrid Learning Due To Coronavirus
Administrators said the district will stick with a fully remote learning schedule until after the Thanksgiving holiday, at the earliest.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
How Elmhurst Handles Restaurant Violations
City says police department involved in effort with restaurants and other businesses.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Is Offering Grants Up To $20K For Businesses Amid Pandemic
Grant funds must be used to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on business from March 1 through Dec. 30.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Coronavirus Testing Capacity Increasing At Arlington Heights Site
“It should come as no surprise, given our current rates of spread, that we’re now seeing a soaring demand for tests,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Hospital Seeing Most Virus Patients Ever
The number of coronavirus patients at La Grange hospital is much higher than before, chain says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will-Kankakee Coronavirus Hospitalization Rate Up 60% In A Week
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that intensive care units in Region 7's hospitals had only 23 beds remaining.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Region 8 Coronavirus Hospitalization Up By Over 30% In A Week
This week, 60 people a day were being newly admitted to hospitals in Kane and DuPage counties with COVID-like illnesses.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Hospitalizations In Lake-McHenry Up 63% In A Week
Region 9's coronavirus positivity rate hit 15.8 percent after rising on 28 out of the prior 30 days.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Coronavirus Hospitalizations Surging In Suburban Cook County
More than 100 people were newly admitted to suburban hospitals with COVID-like illnesses every day this week.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
New Chicago Coronavirus Hospitalizations Double In 14 Days
Every day this week, an average of 102 people were newly admitted to Chicago hospitals with COVID-like illnesses.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
11 Police Officer Jobs Eliminated In Proposed Evanston Budget
Aldermen gave preliminary approval to a draft budget increasing the city's property tax levy by 4.9 percent and reducing funding for police.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach All-Time High
State officials say local leaders need to step up and enforce restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the deadly virus.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Double Within Batavia Schools In 1 Week
Batavia Public Schools District 101 reported 117 total coronavirus cases Friday, up from 53 cases last week.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
IDPH To Boost Coronavirus Testing Capacity At Aurora Site
“It should come as no surprise, given our current rates of spread, that we’re now seeing a soaring demand for tests,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Up Nearly 50% In West Aurora Over Past Week
West Aurora District 129 reported 75 total coronavirus cases Friday, up from 51 cases last week.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Expects Restaurants To Comply With Order: Official
Village president says he is unaware of any restaurants offering indoor dining.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
No Darien Restaurant Violators Reported: Mayor
Mayor says the city is helping eateries with outdoor dining.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Shatters Record With 15,415 New Coronavirus Cases On Friday
All but six of Illinois' 102 counties are now at a "warning level" for a surge in coronavirus cases.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
JCA Students Launch 'Operation Takeout' To Aid These Restaurants
Joliet Catholic Academy's outreach could help 500 families, families that have multiple people, allowing for many dinners to be purchased.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
McHenry Co. To Take Aim At COVID-19 Rule Breakers
McHenry Co. Board Chair Jack Franks asked local health officials to come up with ways to penalize restaurants continuing to serve indoors.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
VVSD Pauses On-Site Learning For Special Needs Students
This extended period of full-remote learning will continue until after the winter break.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
72% Of Coronavirus Cases Traced In Kane County: IDPH
Kane County contact tracers successfully reached 72.6 percent of residents with the coronavirus between Aug. 1 and Oct. 24.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
131 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 27,032 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
195 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 27,032 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Keep Thanksgiving Virtual Or Within Own Household In IL: CDC
Small gatherings are a big contributor to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, health officials said. Illinois is on a stay-at-home advisory.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
267 New Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There has been a 117 percent increase in cases in Glenview over the last 14 days according to the Cook County Department of Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
7 New Deaths, 473 Coronavirus Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There has been a 171 percent increase in cases in Arlington Heights over the past 14 days according to Cook County Department of Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Employee Coronavirus Case Shuts Down Northbrook Library
The library will be closed until Dec. 8 at the earliest.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange-Area Districts Going Fully Remote
Both LTHS and District 106 say they are responding to heightened coronavirus risks.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
New At Louis' Restaurant: Online Ordering, 'Nick's Skillet'
Brothers Michael and Nick Polimenakos continue to revolutionize their father's restaurant, a fixture on Jefferson Street since 1992.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IHSA Invites Pritzker, IDPH To Talk Hoops At Next Meeting
The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Nov. 19.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Hospitalizations Up 400% In Region 8 Since Oct. 1
A dozen people in Region 8 were hospitalized Oct. 1 with coronavirus-like illnesses. By Monday, that number ballooned to 60 people.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker: Stay-At-Home Order 'Seems Like Where We Are Headed'
"More people will die because you've failed to do your job," Pritzker told elected officials who aren't enforcing coronavirus restrictions.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Church Will Hold XMas Eve Service In Cook Park
Heritage Church in Libertyville will be holding its holiday service in Cook Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
‘Critical Need’ For COVID-19 Survivors’ Plasma Deepens Amid Surge
Unless there is a sudden swell in plasma donations, Versiti Blood Center says it might not be able to keep up with “unprecedented” demand.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
