Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet's New Orleans North Is Set, But Not For June
Typically, about 9,000 people flock to downtown Joliet to celebrate the Joliet Chamber's one-day only Mardi Gras theme festival.
John Ferak, 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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Elmhurst, IL|News|
It's Decided: This Elmhurst Institution Going In Person In Fall
The majority of classes are expected to be in person starting in August.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Gone In 15 Minutes: 2K Score Tickets To Mass Vaccine Clinic
Two-thousand appointments at a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic this weekend in Aurora were claimed in under 15 minutes Wednesday.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Site To Open At Former Batavia Sam’s Club
Officials are set to convert 20,000 square feet of vacant retail space into a mass vaccination clinic that will operate six days a week.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Weekend Clinic To Vaccinate 2K Aurora Residents; Sign Up Today
Residents can sign up for a coronavirus vaccine at 2 p.m. Wednesday if they are 65 or older, a frontline worker or have a medical condition.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Amigeaux's Replacing Arby's On Joliet's Jefferson Street
Joliet will be home to the first Amigeaux's: Sophisticated Street Food restaurant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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
Across Illinois|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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oswego, IL|News|
Classic Cinemas in Oswego Will Reopen April 15
Employees and customers will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
CVS Expands Vaccine Locations In Illinois
Find out how to sign up for a shot at a CVS Pharmacy near you.
J. Ryne Danielson, 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
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego D308 Board Approves Phase 3 Of Hybrid Learning Plan
Phase 3 will begin April 7. Parents will still have the option to choose remote learning.
Abhinanda Datta, 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
La Grange, IL|News|
'Upheaval' In La Grange District 102?
Board member fights back tears as she argues against returning to full days.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
LT's In-Person Learning Criticized by District 102 Official
High school's model is described as having a "negative outcome." Fewer LT students are attending in person.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Des Plaines, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Site Opening In Vacant Des Plaines Kmart
The last Kmart in Illinois to close is set to become the largest COVID-19 vaccination site in the northwest suburbs.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Helpers: Glenview Group Finds Appointments
The small group of volunteers has booked more than 200 appointments for Glenview area residents in the last two weeks.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Parks: From Grand Plans To Survival Mode
District says it hopes to expand services as pandemic fades.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
110K United Center Vaccination Appointments To Open For Seniors
Seniors can sign up starting Thursday morning. Everyone else eligible under the state's Phase 1b+ guidelines can register Sunday afternoon.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Coming To Illinois This Week: Pritzker
Illinois is set to receive about 105,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, public health officials said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Teachers Exempt From Saliva Test Mandate
District explains why requirement does not extend to staff.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Clinic In Aurora Spotlights Racial Inequities
A mass clinic Tuesday took direct aim at evening out racial disparities, with more than 700 Black residents receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Positivity Rate Drops To 2nd-Lowest Mark of Pandemic
Kane County’s coronavirus-test positivity rate hit 3.7 percent last week, its lowest since early July, public health data shows.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Township High School To Begin Offering In-Person Classes
Administrators announced plans to launch a hybrid learning model in April — with one in-person session per course every two weeks.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Slight Increase in Coronavirus Cases This Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,706 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|
New COVID-19 Cases Continue 3-Week Slide In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,051 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 20K Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County
More than 5,300 doses were administered Wednesday in Kane County, the largest single-day increase to date.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
