Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Eyes $2.5M In Coronavirus Relief For Restaurants, Bars
Many restaurants and bars in Aurora have suffered significant losses over the past 11 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jason Addy, 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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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Possible COVID-19 Superspreader Event At Lake Forest College Dorm
Dozens of students — including a majority of the men's hockey team — are now in isolation or quarantine, according to the college president.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Shifts To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Shifts To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
An Unfair In-Person Policy At La Grange Highlands?
A few students are allowed to go in person every day when no one else can, school says.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Raising Cane's To Replace Diamand's In Joliet: Exclusive
Chick-fil-A opened in Joliet last month. Now, competitor Raising Cane's plans to open its own Joliet restaurant later this year.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue Monthlong Slide In Buffalo Grove
There have been 2,889 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue Monthlong Slide In Deerfield
There have 1,599 COVID-19 cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Lawmakers Cut Line For COVID Vaccine, Gov Will Wait His Turn
While most government workers will have to wait until Phase 1c or Phase 2 for their shots, the governor bumped state lawmakers to Phase 1b.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue 3-Week Slide In Northbrook
There have been 2,572 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Dip Below 100 For Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,539 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Continue Monthlong Decline In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,357 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
100,000th COVID-19 Vaccine Administered At Advocate Christ
"I'm tired of staying home," said Marian Gaither, 88, of Chicago, who received Advocate Aurora Health's 100,000th COVID vaccine.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
More COVID Restrictions Lifted In Libertyville
A move to Phase 4 will mean larger parties can dine indoors, recreation facilities can reopen and larger social gatherings are permitted.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
More COVID Restrictions Lifted In Crystal Lake, Cary
A move to Phase 4 will mean larger parties can dine indoors, recreation facilities can reopen and larger social gatherings are permitted.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Again As Elgin Moves To Phase 4
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen As St. Charles Moves To Phase 4
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Again As Geneva Moves To Phase 4
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Again As Batavia Moves To Phase 4
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Loosen Again As Aurora Moves To Phase 4
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst's Smalley Pool Closed This Summer
The park district blames the uncertainty of the pandemic. Decision called "fiscally responsible."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Mobile Coronavirus Testing Available At Elgin Community College
Tests are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day through Sunday, according to public health officials.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Returns To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Glenview Returns To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Hundreds Of Joliet Teachers Get Coronavirus Vaccines: Photos
Off-duty volunteers from Joliet's fire department will be administering doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for the next several weeks.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Returns To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?
The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego D308 To Begin Phase 2 Of Hybrid Learning On Feb. 16
According to this plan, elementary school students attending in-person hybrid learning will no longer be divided into A/B groups.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Chamber Move: 'I Really Wanted To Lease From Bays'
The Joliet Chamber of Commerce has sold its office building on North Chicago Street. It's part of a long-range plan to downsize.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
114 Coronavirus Deaths, 6,700 Cases In Kane County During January
January was the second-deadliest month of the coronavirus pandemic in Kane County, though new cases dropped, public health data shows.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
PrairieFest Moved To September Amid Pandemic
PrairieFest will run from Sept. 3-6 and the theme for this year will be "Happy Days Are Here Again," the Oswegoland Park District said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Website Opens For Aurora Residents
Residents can visit the Kane County Health Department's website for help making appointments to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Will County Moves To Phase 4 Of State's Reopening Plan
Indoor dining and drinking in Will County is now permitted for parties of up to 10 people, according to IDPH.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Teachers To Get Coronavirus Vaccine In February
Kane County health officials hope to start vaccinating educators by mid-February, according to District 303 Superintendent Jason Pearson.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
6,200 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County: IDPH
Nearly 25,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered to Kane County residents as of Friday, public health data shows.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
93 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,846 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Chicago's Chicken Shack Opens In Crest Hill
Friday marked the first day of business for the new carryout restaurant located in the Renwick Plaza near Weber Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
50 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,574 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield D202 May Sell $10M In Bonds To Offset Pandemic Costs
Tony Arbogast, assistant superintendent, said this plan will ensure "we won’t have to put off necessary capital projects."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 146 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,259 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 123 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,480 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
