Fires Displace Residents | Schools React To Omicron | Temps Drop

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week has just begun, the holiday season is over and winter is officially here. We want to get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

New Year's Fire Damages 2 Homes In Buffalo Grove

No one was injured in the early Saturday blaze in the 400 block of Glendale Road that left one home uninhabitable.

Schools Go Remote For 2 Weeks Citing Staff Shortage Amid Omicron Wave

In-person classes at Niles Township high schools have been canceled until Jan. 17, the superintendent announced Saturday night.

Warming Centers Open As Temps Drop In Suburban Cook County

Locations in Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates are open this week with CDC guidelines in place.

Lake County City Says Restaurants Must Check For Vaccine Proof

Mayor Nancy Rotering's latest emergency order requires certain businesses to check patrons' vaccination cards.

Suburb Moves Village Board Meeting Back To Zoom Due To COVID-19

Officials were expecting many in-person attendees for Tuesday's meeting with downtown code amendments on the agenda.

14 Residents Of Apartment Complex Displaced Following Fire

The blaze broke out in an apartment on Darlington Lane in Crystal Lake Sunday evening.

School District Cancels Classes Monday Due To COVID-19

School officials will instead spend Monday evaluating the effect of cases on staff and students.

Lake County Hospital Welcomes First Baby Of 2022

The first baby of the year emerged in Highland Park just 90 minutes into the new year.

Advocate COVID Hospitalizations Hit Record High

As of Sunday, there were 1,426 people hospitalized at the 26 Advocate Aurora hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Arlington Park Now Open 6 Days For Testing Amid Omicron Surge

The mass testing site is also offering vaccinations with no appointment necessary.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Full Cart Retail Theft Attempt Reported At Trader Joe's: Blotter
• Numerous DUI Busts Made Along Portwine, Lake Cook Roads: Blotter
• Thief Steals Expensive Meds From Jewel: Blotter

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