Palatine, IL|News|
Restaurants Cited For Coronavirus Violations In Palatine
The Cook County Department of Public Health released a list of area businesses that have violated county mitigation orders.
Rebecca Hughes, 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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Across Illinois|News|
Who Is Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine First In Illinois?
"Herd immunity requires maybe 80 percent. We're talking about 10 million people. Five have done it now," Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Tuesday.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
How To Get Updates On COVID-19 Vaccine In McHenry County
The McHenry County Department of Health will send updates via email about when the public can register for the vaccine.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
See Santa At Gingerbread House In Manhattan
More new Christmas scenes appear via Hesser's Holiday House Projections on Shawnee Lane, done entirely with computers.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Western Springs Restaurant Cited By Health Department
A local restaurant violated the ban on indoor dining during the pandemic, according to the county.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Vaccines For Elmhurst Hospital Delayed
Hospital plans to vaccinate employees almost immediately after it gets supplies.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Library Closes Temporarily As Coronavirus Precaution In Glenview
The drive-up window will remain open and staff will continue to provide phone and virtual services.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Restaurants Cited For Coronavirus Violations In Arlington Heights
The Cook County Department of Public Health released a list of area businesses that have violated county mitigation orders.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Deaths Top 500 In Kane County With 5 More Tuesday
December is on pace to be Kane County’s deadliest month of the coronavirus pandemic, with 71 residents dying during its first 15 days.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Peoria, IL|News|
First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives In Illinois
About 43,000 doses of the first shipment of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine arrived Monday at the Illinois Strategic National Stockpile.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
State Reports 7,123 New Cases Wednesday Amid Vaccine Delays
IL will receive only half the vaccine doses it was expecting, and hospitals and health departments are still waiting for their shipments.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Nonprofits Get $726K In Coronavirus Relief From Kane Co.
The Kane County Board is sending some of the county's federal coronavirus-relief funding to three Geneva nonprofits.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Nonprofits Get $718K In Coronavirus Relief From Kane County
The Kane County Board is sending some of the county's federal coronavirus-relief funding to 10 Elgin nonprofits.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Nonprofits Get $1.37M In Coronavirus Relief From Kane Co.
The Kane County Board is sending some of the county's federal coronavirus-relief funding to 11 Aurora nonprofits.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Coronavirus: How Full Are Arlington Heights-Area Hospitals?
There is now public data showing how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
154 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 40,226 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
60 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 40,226 coronavirus cases in Lake County since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Some Hinsdale Restaurants Violate Governor's Order
The village allows restaurants to set up tents on streets in certain spots, helping the eateries stay alive.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 150 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 1,857 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 210 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 2,585 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Coronavirus Testing For D-205 Students?
A school official talks about the pros and cons of testing.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Bryan Middle Seems Shorted Under In-Person Plan
Under the district's plan, Bryan students are set to get far less in-person instruction next semester.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Students Return To School Jan. 11: Officials
District aims to avoid going entirely remote and pledges "absolute fidelity" to masking.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
13 New Deaths, 334 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 3,705 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IDPH Director Warns Of COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, Promises Privacy
Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged Illinoisans to start planning an 'End of Pandemic Party' for 2021 instead of large gatherings this holiday season.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Gun Permits Break Records Amid Pandemic, Civil Unrest
Concealed carry license holder numbers in Illinois grew from 90,301 in 2014 to 343,299 in 2020, according to the Illinois State Police.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Reports 9,420 New Coronavirus Cases Friday, 190 More Deaths
"You deserve for you and your family and your friends to make it all the way to the other side [of the pandemic]," Dr. Ngozi Ezike said.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Former Elgin Deputy Fire Chief Dies After Catching Coronavirus
Bill Freiberg, who retired in 2003 as deputy chief of the Elgin Fire Department, died Tuesday after contracting COVID-19 last month.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox's 10 Neighborhood Favorites: Businesses Of The Year
See which businesses New Lenox Patch readers nominated as their favorite places.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Mass Vaccination Is Our 'Ticket Out': Top Advocate Doctor
Top doctors with Advocate Aurora Health say vaccines up for approval are safe and effective. They plan to start inoculating staff next week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Unions Ask For Education Workers To Be Prioritized For Vaccine
Without a vaccine, staff and students will "continue to spread the virus," said Association of Plainfield Teachers President Dawn Bullock.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Chicago Bears Cancel Practice After 4th Positive Coronavirus Test
“Obviously we’re not exempt from this pandemic,” Bears coach Matt Nagy told the Chicago Sun-Times.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Economy Has No Impact On Core Hinsdale Services: Official
Despite a drop in income, the village maintains a healthy fund balance, the village president says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange-Area Dance Studio Told It Is Breaking Rules
Police chief says in-person classes violate pandemic restrictions.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Mayor Chastises Campaign Donor Over Masks
Reported mask violations prompt mayor to send letter to restaurant.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Restaurant To Give 1K Holiday Meals To Health Care Workers
Reuland Food Service's "Feeding the Frontline" initiative is back after serving about 10,000 boxed lunches to essential workers this spring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Delay Holiday Parties, Travel With ‘Finish Line In Sight’: Ezike
“There is still time to change your holiday plans,” IDPH director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said, reminding residents a coronavirus vaccine is coming.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Health Director To Lead Kane Co. Through Coronavirus Pandemic
Kathy Fosser will step up to lead the Kane County Health Department after its executive director retired last month amid the pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Record 6.1M Illinoisans Voted In 2020, Highest Turnout Since 1992
Not in nearly 3 decades have a greater percentage of Illinoisans turned out to vote in a presidential election — all despite the pandemic.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
31 Coronavirus Deaths In Kane County During 1st Week of December
Coronavirus-related deaths have been surging in Kane County for the past three weeks after large spikes in cases and hospitalizations.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
