Aurora, IL|News|
724 Deaths In Kane County Since Pandemic’s Start 1 Year Ago
Kane County has averaged more than 140 new coronavirus cases per day since recording its first on March 10, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
COVID Deaths Fall In Illinois As Vaccine Rollout Continues
Sixteen deaths were reported Tuesday, down from hundreds just a couple months ago, but officials caution Illinoisans to keep wearing masks.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Rockies Get Green Light For More Fans At Coors Field
Thousands of extra tickets can now be sold to fans for opening day.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland Coronavirus Update: Restrictions Relaxed
With the vaccine supply increasing, the age limit is dropping and rules will ease for the county health department and restaurants.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
1-Day Vaccination Event Sign-Up Underway For Glenview Seniors
The first doses will be administered Thursday at Glenbrook South High School. Registration is by phone ONLY.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Thousands Get Coronavirus Vaccines At Mass Clinic In Aurora
City workers converted the upper floor of a vacant department store to serve as a mass vaccination clinic for Aurora residents.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Transforms Empty Storage Containers Into Homeless Shelters
SEE IT: The unique rooms at Newark Hope Village will give COVID-friendly shelter to some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: 226 More Positive Test Results
Data Update: 26 more children infected; 77K accumulative cases; nearly 74K recoveries; hospitalizations drop to 81; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Couple Gets Vaccine On 50th Anniversary: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
4 in 10 Americans still struggling financially; CDC releases long-awaited guidance for the vaccinated; kids' reading skills are suffering.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Develops Rapid Test For COVID Variants, Declines Patent
Rutgers isn’t patenting the new test because researchers believe it should be “widely available to the public.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Parents Protest For Full-Time In-Person Learning In Geneva 304
District 304 is operating on a hybrid schedule for the rest of the school year, with all students learning remotely on Fridays.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Hundreds Of Aurora Businesses Apply For Coronavirus Relief Grants
Aurora officials set up a $1.2 million grant program to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Airport Workers In NJ, NY Fight For New Contracts Amid Pandemic
Negotiations at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports may set the tone for future bargaining across the nation, union leaders say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Doses: Baxter Partners With Moderna
Deerfield-based Baxter BioPharma Solutions will help with 60 million to 90 million doses.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
North Jersey Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor, a former HBO executive, didn't expect to be giving fatality reports.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Pair Spend 50th Wedding Anniversary Getting COVID Vaccines
A pair of retired teachers were hoping for a cruise. But all things considered, a COVID-19 vaccine made for a memorable golden anniversary.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor looks back, and predicts that reopening may 'be like the Roaring '20s'
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus 2-Day Update In New Hampshire: 6 More Deaths
Data: 494 new infections including 79 children; K-12 settings drop below 100; more than 1.7 million tests administered on 47% of residents.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Sisters Reunite To Get Vaccine Together: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
$1.9 trillion relief bill passes Senate; CDC guidance for vaccinated people coming soon; Arkansas looking for "off-ramp" for mask mandate.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
‘We Are So Close’: Health Officials Race To Vaccinate Los Angeles
"The virus is the enemy," Los Angeles Public health officials say. More vaccines are coming.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Lowest New COVID-19 Cases Since October In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,679 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
District 214 Will Return To Full In-Person Learning On April 5
Citing the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for staff, SD214 plans to implement in-person instruction for rest of school year.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
48-Hour Report: 551 New Coronavirus Infections In New Hampshire
Update: 72 more children infected; 3 more elderly residents die; 73K recover from the virus; state unveils new vaccine data dashboard; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Over 5,600 People Have Received First Dose From Village Of Skokie
Village staff said about 20,000 people who live or work in Skokie have preregistered for vaccination as part of Phase 1a and Phase 1b.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Father Of 7 Records Final Note For Kids: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
Senate passes $1.9 trillion relief bill; coronavirus testing numbers plummet; vaccinated Americans waiting for word on resuming life.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
1 New Coronavirus Death, Slight Increase In Cases In Northbrook
There have been 2,752 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue Upward Trend In Glenview
There have been 3,771 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Basking Ridge Residents Connect NJ Seniors To COVID Vaccines
Through coding and persistence, locals have found ways to connect seniors with appointments — and discovered how difficult the process is.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Mom-And-Pop Landlords ‘Helpless,’ Hurt Under Eviction Moratoriums
A year into the pandemic, small landlords are draining savings and cashing out 401(k)s as they shoulder billions of dollars in unpaid rent.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Teen With 'Big Heart' Succumbs To Virus: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
Senate starts debate on $1.9 trillion relief bill; Alabama extends mask mandate; U.S. hits 2 million vaccinations in one day.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue Trending Downward In Deerfield
There have been 1,734 COVID-19 cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Lowest New COVID-19 Cases Reported Since October In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,078 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
100K Coronavirus Vaccines Administered In Kane County
More than 25,000 people in Kane County are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, representing 4.75 percent of the county's population.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Ron Johnson Stunt Delays COVID-19 Rescue Checks, Vaccine Funds
Reading the full text of the 700-page American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will take about 10 hours, delaying Senate action on the package.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Pop-Up Pantry To Feed Hundreds Saturday In Montgomery
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is set to host a pop-up pantry Saturday morning in Montgomery's Austin Park.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
14 Students Test Positive For Coronavirus At DHS: Superintendent
There is also one confirmed case of a student at Highland Park High School. District 113 transitioned to hybrid learning on Feb. 23.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
New Rule: United Center Vaccines Only For Cook County Residents
New guidelines were released just before vaccine eligibility expanded at the mass vaccination site on the West Side of Chicago.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Some Bonobos And Orangutans In California Just Got COVID-19 Shots
Humans aren’t alone in catching COVID-19. After a gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo tested positive, other non-human primates got a shot.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Beloved Cop Dies 3 Months After Retirement: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
Major retailers keep mask mandates even as some states lift them; California to set aside 40 percent of vaccines for low-income families.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
