Concord, NH|News|
NH Republicans: We'll Fight Fed COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Watch
A House GOP leadership news conference Tuesday went off-script after hundreds showed up demanding action against the Biden Administration.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Businesses To Get $1,500 COVID 'Vaccine Bonus' In Hoboken
As the city of Hoboken distributes federal COVID-19 relief funds, it will give $1,500 bonuses to businesses with vaccinated staff.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
First COVID, Now Ida: Montclair Restaurant Owner Not Giving Up
A Montclair restaurant owner sold his home to save his business from the pandemic. But fate had another nasty surprise in store: Ida.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Jim Breuer Cancels Show At Montclair Theater Over Vaccine Mandate
The comedian released a social media video, saying that he won’t perform at several venues because of their COVID-19 vaccine policies.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: 15 More Die In A Week
7-Day Update: 2,398 new positive test results last week; 25% were children; 63% to 68% of NH residents have been infected or vaccinated.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Cops, Firefighters Protest Newark Vaccine Mandate At City Hall
Mayor to Union: “More officers died from COVID in one year in Newark than officers have died in multiple years combined on this job.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Another 11 NH Residents Die Due To COVID-19: 7-Day Report
Update: 2,188 new infections in New Hampshire; more than 20% of the new cases were children; 92K 20- to 29-year-olds not vaccinated; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Chapman University Coronavirus Cases Bloom As Classes Resume
Over 200 cases of coronavirus were reported among Chapman University in-person students this week.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Pride Parade Canceled Again Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
The annual June parade had already been moved to October.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Recognition Status Pulled Over Masks For Arlington Heights School
The Illinois State Board of Education sent a letter to Christian Liberty Academy last week regarding its decision, a first in Cook County.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
47 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Last 7 Days In Northbrook
There has been a 30 percent increase in cases over the last two weeks, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
108 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Last 7 Days In Glenview
The number of new cases more than doubled since Aug. 23 compared to the prior week's increase.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|News|
Afghanistan Vet Dies Of Treatable Illness Due To ICU Bed Shortage
“It was a gallstone that took him out,” the veteran’s mother said. Doctors scoured multiple states for an ICU bed, but help came too late.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
158 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Last 7 Days In Arlington Heights
The number of new cases more than doubled since Aug. 23 compared to the prior week's increase.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Business Sets Hours For Vaccinated Customers Only
Eleven people responded with comments after a Hoboken business owner set aside times for vaccinated guests only. Here's how they felt.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire’s Deadliest Week For COVID-19 In Several Months
7-Day Report: State health officials report 18 more deaths; 1,954 new coronavirus infections; about 20% of new cases were children; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
$1 Million Winner In Vaccine Lottery Lives In Rolling Meadows
It was the final drawing of the state’s "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Thousands Of NJ Security Guards Want Pay Raises Amid Pandemic
“We put our lives at risk and our families’ health on the line when we showed up to work – while everyone stayed home.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Should Use Fed Aid To Soften $1B Business Tax Hike, Group Says
New Jersey businesses are facing a $252 million unemployment insurance tax increase in October, and a $1 billion hike over three years.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Student Starts Petition For Partial E-Learning In District 225
Parker Krex, a senior at Glenbrook South, said he started the petition at Change.org after 17 students tested positive for COVID-19.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory For Northwestern Medicine Staff
The 11-hospital group on Wednesday became the last major local health care system to issue a coronavirus vaccination requirement for staff.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases Continue 8-Week Climb In Northbrook
There was an increase of 69 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases Continue 8-Week Climb In Glenview
There was an increase of 50 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
COVID-19 Cases Continue 7-Week Climb In Arlington Heights
There was an increase of 64 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
1,670 New Coronavirus Cases In New Hampshire: 7-Day Report
Update: 337 of the new infections were children while 57 were health care workers, 37 live in long-term care; 2 more COVID-19 deaths; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Lockdowns Lead To Creative Business For Hoboken Kid, 6, And Mom
After a NJ mom was furloughed during the first month of the pandemic, she and her daughter, 6, turned their Crayon project into a business.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Vaccination Rate In Northbrook ZIP Code Is 75 Percent
IDPH data shows 80 percent of residents in the Northbrook ZIP code have received at least one vaccine dose.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Vaccination Rate In Glenview ZIP Code Is 67 Percent
IDPH data shows 71 percent of residents in Glenview ZIP code have received at least one vaccine dose.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Vaccination Rate In Buffalo Grove ZIP Code Is 70 Percent
IDPH data shows 75 percent of residents in the Buffalo Grove ZIP code have received at least one vaccine dose.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Vaccination Rate In Deerfield ZIP Code Is 68 Percent
IDPH data shows 73 percent of residents in Deerfield zip code have received at least one vaccine dose.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Vaccination Rate In Arlington Heights ZIP Codes Is 66 Percent
IDPH data shows 79 percent of residents in Arlington Heights zip codes have received at least one vaccine dose.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Dallas, TX|News|
Masks Required By School Dress Code In Defiance Of Texas Governor
Gov. Greg Abbott told governmental entities they couldn't require masks. Paris, Texas, school officials found a way around the ban.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken May Give City Workers $1,000 To Get COVID Vaccine
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla's Hoboken Rescue Plan includes a provision to reward employees who get or already got vaccinated against COVID.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Mask Suspension: Student Reprimanded For Not Wearing Mask
NaTalia Urlacher, 14, opted not to wear a mask on the first day of school at William Fremd High School and received a one-day suspension.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
COVID-19 Cases Up 221 Percent Last 2 Weeks In Arlington Heights
There was an increase of 80 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases Up 170 Percent Last 2 Weeks In Glenview
There was an increase of 34 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases Up 145 Percent Last 2 Weeks In Northbrook
There was an increase of 31 cases over the last seven days, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
6 More COVID-19 Deaths In New Hampshire: 7-Day Report
Update: 1,239 new coronavirus infections in a week including 250 children and 51 health care workers; nearly 753K vaccinated; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Get COVID Vaccine Or No Spaghetti For You, Says City
Two annual Hoboken events, the Propelify Innovation Festival and the Spaghetti Block Party Dinner, will now require proof of vaccination.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations For Chicago Public Schools Staff
Employees must provide vaccination status by Oct. 15 and will be ineligible to work without an exemption.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
