Northbrook, IL|News|
More Northbrook Residents To Become Eligible For Vaccine
Appointments at mass vaccination sites in the Cook County suburbs open Friday to all Illinois residents in Phase 1b+, officials said.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Glenview, IL|News|
More Glenview Residents To Become Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Appointments at mass vaccination sites in the Cook County suburbs open Friday to all Illinois residents in Phase 1b+, officials said.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
More Arlington Heights Residents To Become Eligible For Vaccine
Appointments at mass vaccination sites in the Cook County suburbs open Friday to all Illinois residents in Phase 1b+, officials said.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Vaccine Eligibility Expands In Chicago, Suburban Cook County
Appointments at mass vaccination sites in the Cook County suburbs open Friday to all Illinois residents in Phase 1b+, officials said.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
All-Day In-Person Instruction To Launch In April In District 113
Attending classes on campus will soon become the default for students at Deerfield and Highland Park, district officials announced.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Site In Batavia To Give Out First Shots Friday
The site will be open 12 hours per day, six days per week to provide coronavirus vaccines to Illinois residents, officials said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
National Guard To Help Speed Up Vaccine Process In McHenry Co.
Two Illinois National Guard teams will be in McHenry County by the end of March to help provide more vaccines to local residents.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Tempers Flare At D-205 Board Meeting
Assistant superintendent says he was being accused of lying.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Approves Plan For Full In-Person Learning
One member asks the district to consider extending the school year by five days.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
'Moyer Must Go,' D-205 Parents Chant
Parents upset with the superintendent's handling of reopening schools.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Superintendent's Message Angers Parents
Superintendent indicated the district would prepare to start in-person learning in the fall.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
58% Of Skokie Seniors Have Had At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
As local officials prepare to expand eligibility to Phase 1b+, about 16 percent of the village's population has been fully vaccinated.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 10% Of Kane County Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus
More than 149,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in Kane County, according to public health data.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Full IL Reopening Plan Expected This Week; Masks A 'Mainstay'
“I think from where we are now to Phase 5 is maybe not just an on-off switch, but maybe a dial,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Monday.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
250 Dead In Aurora After Coronavirus Pandemic’s 1st Year
Mayor Richard Irvin will host a memorial ceremony Tuesday night, one year after he declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Officials Debate Adding New Firefighter Service
The mayoral race serves as a backdrop in discussion of advanced life support.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Officials Want Plan To Get Federal Cash
City plan may include helping schools, starting a business assistance program and removing barriers for vaccinations, memo says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Return To Near Normalcy At D-86 Expected Next Month
Central and South plan to go back to regular bell schedules after spring break.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Grants To Help 105 Aurora Businesses Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
Aurora officials set up a $1.2 million grant program to help businesses offset some of their losses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Company Offers COVD-19 Test Results In 15 Minutes In Northbrook
COVID Diagnostics allows customers to drive up and park at Northbrook Court through May 15.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Clinic To Vaccinate 3K Aurora Residents Thursday
The city is set to hold its fourth mass vaccination clinic Thursday at the former Carson Pirie Scott store, 970 N. Lake Street.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Some Elmhurst Vacant Positions May Be Gone For Good
City is considering lifting its hiring freeze, but some positions may be converted to private service contracts.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New Weekly COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,128 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Regional Vaccination Site Opening Soon In Deerfield
The Deerfield Park District Board voted unanimously Wednesday for the facility at the Patty Turner Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Lowest New COVID-19 Cases Since September In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,729 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
5K Cases, 36 Deaths In St. Charles During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Vaccination For Seniors: Sign-ups Underway For Schaumburg Event
The first dose will be given Wednesday, March 17, with the second dose to be given Wednesday, April 7, at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Drop From Prior Week In Glenview
There have been 3,821 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Hinsdale South's Plans For Homecoming And Prom
The school plans some festivities for homecoming week, an official says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
No New Coronvirus Deaths Last 2 Weeks In Northbrook
There have been 2,797 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Rally To Push For Full Reopening Of Schools
The event is to take place before a school board meeting, where members are expected to decide on in-person learning.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
District 113 COVID-19 Cases Contracted Outside School: Officials
Superintendent Bruce Law said 117 people are in quarantine as a result of 22 students testing positive for the coronavirus last week.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
In-Person Learning 5 Half-Days A Week For D202 Starting April 7
Superintendent Lane Abrell said the district plans to return to full-day classes at the beginning of the next school year on Aug. 18.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
2K Cases, 19 Deaths In Batavia During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
39 Deaths, 2,249 Cases In Geneva During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The first coronavirus case in Kane County was identified March 10, 2020, in Geneva.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Frontier Days Festival Canceled Again In Arlington Heights
The board of the directors for the annual 4th of July event is hoping to bring it back in 2022.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
125 School Employees Out Sick After Getting 2nd Vaccine: Report
Kaneland 302 was forced to use an emergency day Thursday with officials unable to find enough substitute teachers, according to a report.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
COVID Survivor Gets Shot From Doc Who Helped Save Him
"To me, working this side of giving vaccine is about the biggest therapy that I could have. Giving him his shot was the ultimate."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
More Fans Allowed At IHSA Outdoor Games, State Finals Back
Following updated guidance from the IDPH, regions that are in Phase 4 can increase spectators from 50 people to 20 percent capacity.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange District's Parents Split On In-Person Learning
The issue also divides the school board, as a recent debate showed.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
