Blood Donations Needed In St. Charles Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Kane County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the St. Charles area compares to Illinois for coronavirus vaccinations.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In St. Charles Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Kane County and across IL.

Get A Vaccine Friday At St. Charles Meijer; No Appointment Needed

The Meijer store in St. Charles has 400 vaccine doses for anyone who needs their first shot. Walk-ins will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday.

How Much Of Kane County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the St. Charles area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Coronavirus Cases Up In St. Charles Area Despite Vaccination Increase

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

5K Cases, 36 Deaths In St. Charles During 1st Year Of Pandemic

The World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

How Close Are St. Charles Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Kane County.

4,861 Cases, 34 Deaths In St. Charles Since Pandemic’s Start

More than 3,600 coronavirus cases were reported in St. Charles between Oct. 1 and Jan. 31 amid a huge surge throughout the state.

Weekly Update: Check Hospital Capacity In St. Charles Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Kane County as the pandemic wanes.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting St. Charles Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

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

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting St. Charles Nursing Homes

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

Hospital Capacity In St. Charles Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Kane County.

Sheriff’s Clinic Vaccinating Kane Co. Officers, Attorneys, Judges

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is expected to set up additional clinics to vaccinate residents when there is a larger supply of vaccines.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting St. Charles Nursing Homes

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

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.

How Close Are St. Charles Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's an update on how the COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Kane County and across IL.

Coronavirus Vaccine Website Opens For St. Charles Residents

Residents can visit the Kane County Health Department's website for help making appointments to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

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.

Weekly Update: See Which St. Charles Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in the St. Charles area and across Illinois.

Here's How Close St. Charles Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Kane County.

St. Charles Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions

Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.

Here's How Close St. Charles Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

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

26 Deaths, Nearly 4,200 Coronavirus Cases In St. Charles

St. Charles has recorded nearly 75 percent of its total coronavirus cases since a second wave started in October, public health data shows.

CVS To Start Coronavirus Vaccination In St. Charles Nursing Homes

Eventually, CVS will provide vaccines to the public in its 10,000 pharmacy locations across the country.

St. Charles Meijer Prepares For Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The pharmacy's technicians are crucial public health partners for increasing access to coronavirus vaccines, the company said.

Coronavirus: How Full Are St. Charles-Area Hospitals?

There is now public data showing how close your local hospitals are to being at or over capacity.

St. Charles Nears 3,000-Case Milestone As Coronavirus Surges

More than 1,000 people in St. Charles tested positive in the first three weeks of November, public health data shows.

Stay Home, Stay Safe For Thanksgiving: Kane County Mayors

“It’s time for us to not sit at the same table, potentially sharing a virus with our loved ones,” Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain said.

More Restrictions Start Friday In St. Charles: What To Know

Several new coronavirus restrictions will be in effect throughout much of St. Charles starting Friday.

More Restrictions Start Wednesday In St. Charles: What To Know

State officials are imposing Tier 2 mitigations Wednesday in Region 8, where the coronavirus-test positivity rate continues to surge.

Kane Co. Democrats Label Trump Rally A Superspreader For COVID-19

"We don't have data to support that claim," a spokesperson for the Kane County Health Department told Patch on Wednesday.

St. Charles Tops 1K Coronavirus Cases; 10 Deaths

More than half of the city’s coronavirus cases have been recorded since the start of August, public health data shows.

Coronavirus Outbreak Under Control At Kane Co. Jail: Sheriff

No new coronavirus cases were detected at the jail during the most recent tests Monday. The jail recorded its first cases last month.

Alderman Catches Coronavirus While Dining Out, Urges Mask-Wearing

Alderman Rita Payleitner, who represents St. Charles’ Second Ward, said she contracted COVID-19 after eating out with a friend.

Pink Water In St. Charles Safe, But Could Stain Laundry: City

Residents on the city’s west side reported pink and purple water pouring out of their faucets Friday morning.

Coronavirus Cases Surge In St. Charles During August

Nearly 40 percent of all positive tests among St. Charles residents throughout the pandemic have been recorded in August.

St. Charles East graduate awarded EMH Foundation scholarship

Gillian Atilano, a 2020 graduate of St. Charles East H.S., is a freshman at Marquette University in Milwaukee pursuing a degree in nursing.

3 New Coronavirus Cases At Kane Co. Juvenile Detention Center

Two employees and a minor being held at the facility tested positive during a recent round of testing, officials said.

St. Charles Cheerleader Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

The positive-test report came just as District 303's new school year got underway.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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