Mosquitoes In Skokie First To Test Positive For West Nile Virus

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said the risk of infection is low right now, but there still are precautions residents can take.

10 COVID-19 Myths And Misconceptions Debunked

Ever since the pandemic began, the internet has been loaded with theories and opinions about the COVID-19 virus.

Skokie To Begin Vaccinating Children As Young As 12 Next Week

Village staff plan to begin start offering Pfizer vaccines to children of those who live and work in Skokie at a May 18 clinic.

Cook County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Skokie area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

How Close Are Skokie Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County and across IL.

Repaving Begins on Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Path

Repaving the multi-use path begins on April 26, 2021 and continues for three or four days, weather permitting.

Skokie Doctor's License To Prescribe Drugs Indefinitely Suspended

Dr. Andrew Rudin faces a federal drug conspiracy charge in connection with Tennessee's notorious "Rock Doc."

Cook County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Skokie area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

81% Of Skokie Seniors Have Gotten First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

More than half of the village's adult population has received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to state data.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Skokie Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Illinois is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

More Skokie Residents To Become Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccines

Appointments at mass vaccination sites in the Cook County suburbs open Friday to all Illinois residents in Phase 1b+, officials said.

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.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Skokie Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Cook County.

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.

How Close Are Skokie Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

See how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Cook County and across IL.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Skokie Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Skokie area.

No First Doses In Skokie This Week Due To Lack Of Vaccine Supply

Village officials said they only received enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to provide second jabs to those who got their first dose last month.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Skokie Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Skokie.

Hospital Capacity In Skokie Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Cook County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Skokie Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Skokie.

How Close Are Skokie Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here are the latest figures on which hospitals and ICUs are closest to capacity in Cook County.

How Close Are Skokie Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Cook County and across Illinois.

Skokie Shifts To Tier 2 Coronavirus Mitigation Measures

Skokie and the rest of suburban Cook County could qualify for further reductions in COVID-19 restrictions before the end of the week.

Here's How Close Skokie Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Skokie area.

Skokie COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Survey Launches

The village's registration form follows similar efforts in Lake County, Evanston and suburban Cook County.

See Which Skokie Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Skokie area.

Suburban Cook County Ineligible For Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions

With 86 percent of surgical beds still occupied, suburban Cook County does not qualify for a loosening of Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations.

Skokie Plans To Ramp Up Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Village staff and local health care workers have been vaccinated in preparation for the next phase.

Skokie Health Department Planning for COVID-19 Vaccines

This initial vaccine will be administered to front-line healthcare workers, long-term care residents and Skokie’s first responders.

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Made Available At Skokie Mariano's

New coronavirus antibody tests available by appointment at Kroger pharmacies in Mariano's grocery stores provide results in 15 minutes.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Surging In Suburban Cook County

More than 100 people were newly admitted to suburban hospitals with COVID-like illnesses every day this week.

Coronavirus Testing Site Coming To Lincolnwood Town Center

A temporary COVID-19 testing site is scheduled to open daily for five days starting Thursday.

Suburban Cook County Coronavirus Positivity Sets New Records

In just seven days, daily new hospitalizations of patients with COVID-19 symptoms rose by more than 40 percent in the Cook County suburbs.

Mike Charley Named Skokie Director of Health and Human Services

Brings extensive experience with all aspects of public health to lead Village Health and Human Services Department team.

Coronavirus Positivity Hits 7.8 Percent In Suburban Cook County

The average number of people newly hospitalized with symptoms of COVID-19 rose by more than 35 percent to an all-time high this week.

Coronavirus Positivity Rate In Cook County Suburbs Rises To 6.3%

COVID-19 positivity rates are spiking across Illinois. For now, hospitalization rates are holding steady in suburban Cook County.

Suburban Cook County Coronavirus Positivity Falls To 5.2 Percent

The rate of coronavirus tests in suburban Cook County to come back positive for the virus this week fell to its lowest point since July 22.

Suburban Cook County Hits 'Warning Level,' 6.7% Positivity Rate

The number of new daily coronavirus hospitalizations in suburban Cook County is up by nearly 16 percent since the start of the month.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Decline In Cook County Suburbs

But the region's COVID-19 virus positivity rate is the fourth-highest of any in the state and rising.

New Coronavirus Hospitalizations Dip In Suburban Cook County

Officials reported the number of new daily hospital admissions declined even as the region's positivity rate rose to 5.9 percent.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.