West Orange, NJ|News|
NJ Man's $1 Trillion Lawsuit Blames Trump For Coronavirus Deaths
A former prison inmate-turned-activist is accusing Donald Trump of recklessly pushing for “herd immunity” despite the lack of a vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire's Statewide Mask Mandate To Expire Friday
Update: Citing low daily death, high vaccination rates amongst the most vulnerable, Gov. Chris Sununu announced end to the emergency order.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Increase For 3rd Week In Northbrook
There have been 3,056 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Supports COVID Hunger Strikers
An estimated 500,000 undocumented residents of NJ and their families deserve coronavirus aid, advocates said during a rally in Newark.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
New Weekly COVID-19 Cases Grow Again In Arlington Heights
There have been 6,205 coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
4 More New Hampshire Residents Die Of COVID-19
Coronavirus update: 412 new positive test results including 82 children; 2.02 million tests administered; 118 hospitalized; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Student Vaccination Events Planned At Lake County High Schools
Administrators at District 113 and three other lakeshore school districts are partnering with Walgreens and Passport Health for the clinics.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
No Masks Required For Low-Risk Outdoor Sports: IDPH
The decision comes as nearby Michigan debates a two-week suspension of youth sports amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Push For Biden To 'Cancel Student Debt' Continues In New Jersey
Paying for college is tough enough. But during a pandemic? Fuhgeddaboudit, these New Jersey students and lawmakers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Farm To Food Pantry: New Budget Adds $50 Million To Nourish NY
A program begun at the height of the coronavirus outbreak in New York, it connects farmers with broken supply chains to hungry families.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
ArcLight Cinemas Closes Glenview Theater, National Locations
The Decurion Corporation, parent company of the movie theater chain, announced Tuesday it "does not have a viable way forward."
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: Another 378 New Positive Infections
Update: 89 more cases under 18; 123 people hospitalized in NH; 308,000 fully vaccinated; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases On The Rise In Kane County For Past 3 Weeks
Public health officials reported 196 new coronavirus cases Sunday in Kane County, the most in a single day since Jan. 23.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
J&J Coronavirus Vaccine Pause Won’t Impact Newark Site, FEMA Says
New Jersey’s largest COVID vaccine site is currently using the Pfizer version. It was slated to switch to Johnson & Johnson in a few weeks.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire To Pause Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Reports of blood clots, one death as well as rashes lead federal, state governments to stop offering the J&J shots.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Lifts Restrictions On Indoor Worship Services
There are no more capacity limits, regardless of color tier.
Deerfield, IL|News|
Walgreens Surpasses 11M Coronavirus Vaccines Administered
The Deerfield-based company is now administering vaccines at a majority of its stores in 49 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
California's Community Colleges Continue To See Enrollment Drops
Students turned their backs on the community college system as online classes replaced in-person instruction.
Concord, NH|News|
New Coronavirus Infections: 380 In New Hampshire
Update: The new cases including 62 children; there are 3,384 active cases in the Granite State while 118 people are hospitalized; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa Restaurants File Lawsuit Over Taxes, Fees
The state and county continued to collect government-imposed fees from the restaurants, even though they were ordered closed due to COVID.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Nearly 200 Expiring Vaccine Doses Given To Northwestern Students
With less than 12 hours notice before the doses were due to expire, Northwestern University staff set up a late-night clinic on campus.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy is set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: 4 More COVID-19 Deaths
48-hour Update: 886 new infections including 186 children; 2 million tests administered; school setting, university cases recover; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Officials: Yes, Out-Of-Staters Can Come To NH To Get Vaccines
Update: Governor's office, DHHS confirm anyone can get a vaccine in New Hampshire; 3 more deaths; 1,067 new infections in 48-hours; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Rise In Buffalo Grove, State
There have been 3,310 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Vaccination Site Opens To All Eligible Lake County Residents
Deerfield's Patty Turner Center will vaccinate people ages 16 and up who live and work in Lake County starting Monday by appointment only.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Nurses Push For Hazard Pay, ‘Safe Staffing’ Amid Pandemic
As the COVID crisis endures, thousands of NJ health care workers are falling back on another form of job protection: collective bargaining.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Good COVID-19 News: U.S. Nursing Home Cases Plummet Post-Vaccine
A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Continue To Rise In Deerfield, State
There have been 1,850 COVID-19 cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Worried Newark Workers Ask United Airlines: Are We Getting Fired?
Thousands of catering workers say their jobs are at risk, despite a massive "taxpayer bailout" for United Airlines amid the COVID pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Vaccine Eligibility Expands Monday In Suburban Cook County
150,000 appointments will be available next week in the collar counties. Everyone can sign up, regardless of where they live or work.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Continue Rising In Northbrook
There have been 2,982 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
NJ COVID Wave To Peak In Spring, Gov. Murphy Says: What To Expect
Gov. Murphy said models show when the COVID-19 crisis will peak in NJ. Here's what you should expect as NJ considers removing restrictions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Level Off Slightly In Glenview
There have been 4,122 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Continue Rising In Arlington Heights
There have been 6,074 coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Another COVID-19 Death In New Hampshire, 434 More Cases: Update
New cases include 100 children; hospitalizations at 96; school district to defy governor's emergency April 19 school reopening order; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Unions Say Revamped Deal With Rutgers Will Stop Layoffs
The new agreement aims to protect the livelihoods of university staff amid “significant financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Vaccine Volunteers Expand To Essex, Bergen, More Counties
More than 200 people have reached out to 'Sarah's Vaccine Angels' in New Jersey to get a coronavirus vaccine. Here are the reasons.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
Report Shows Town-By-Town NJ COVID Impact, Infection Rates Ranked
Many NJ towns had COVID-19 spikes and ranked high for cases and infection rates. A new report shows NJ's town-by-town 2020 impact, ranked.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
