Coronavirus Positivity Rate Rises To 11.3% In Cook County Suburbs

The number of people newly hospitalized every day with COVID-19 symptoms in suburban Cook County rose by over 37 percent in a week.

No Indoor Dining In Suburban Cook: New Coronavirus Restrictions

New rules begin Wednesday in Region 10 — the first time the region will see increased restrictions due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Around 1 In 5 Chicago Residents May Have Already Had Coronavirus

The preliminary findings of a COVID-19 antibody study by Northwestern University researchers show an infection rate of nearly 20 percent.

Coronavirus Positivity Rate Rises To 5.2% In Cook County Suburbs

The average number of people newly hospitalized in the region with symptoms of COVID-19 increased during in the last week of September.

Cook County Coronavirus Positivity Falls, Hospitalizations Rise

Data shows the number of patients with coronavirus in Illinois hospitals rose this week to its highest level in months.

Judge Keeps Nurse's Lawsuit Against Northwestern Memorial Alive

A suit filed by a nurse who says she was fired for advocating the use of N95 masks survived the hospital's efforts to dismiss it

Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site Coming To ETHS Parking Lot

An Illinois Department of Public Health mobile testing site is coming to Evanston Township High School Tuesday through Thursday.

Anti-Mosquito Operations Planned For Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette

The risk of West Nile virus from infected mosquitoes has increased to "moderate," according to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.

Suburban Cook County Coronavirus Hospitalizations Surpass Chicago

The daily average number of people admitted to the hospital in the Cook County suburbs has risen by nearly 47 percent in the past week.

Evanston Poll: Majority Uncomfortable With Outdoor Events, Dining

Nearly half of Evanston Patch readers who responded to a recent poll said Illinois is lifting COVID-19 restrictions too quickly,

68 Deaths, 29 Active COVID-19 Cases: Evanston Coronavirus Update

Compared to nearby communities, Evanston has lower infection rate but a higher fatality rate.

Evanston COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 50, 114 Active Cases Remain

The city's health department this week began reporting the number of residents who have recovered from the coronavirus for the first time.

'Grim Milestone' As Cook County Death Cases Top 2019: Preckwinkle

At least 43 Evanston residents are among the more than 6,600 Cook County residents who have died from COVID-19-related causes this year.

CVS Opens Evanston Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site

CVS Health plans to begin conducting COVID-19 tests Friday from the drive-thru windows at 17 pharmacies in Illinois by appointment only.

Nursing Home Strike Called Off, Workers Will Not Walk Out Friday

The union representing over 10,000 nursing home workers said it reached a deal raising base pay above $15 an hour plus pandemic hazard pay.

Public Health Officials Contradict Nursing Home Director's Claims

The executive director of the nursing home with Evanston's deadliest coronavirus cluster said he had been "prohibited" from testing staff.

Workers At 64 IL Nursing Homes Reject Offer, Remain Set To Strike

Nursing home owners say SEIU Healthcare negotiators turned down an offer for a raise and hazard pay ahead of a strike planned for Friday.

Evanston CEO Beats Coronavirus During 6 Weeks In Self-Isolation

After surviving "the worst thing ever" during the height of his symptoms, Sonny Sultani says he values his time with family more than ever.

Retirement Home Staff Tested After 6 Residents Die Of Coronavirus

All employees have been tested at Three Crowns Park in Evanston, the city's deadliest nursing home coronavirus cluster, administrators said.

Fourth Coronavirus Death Reported At Three Crowns Park

The Evanston retirement home's director said he plans to test all staffers through a new state program — six have tested positive so far.

Face Coverings Required In Evanston To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus

Health and Human Services Director Ike Ogbo ordered shoppers and employees at essential businesses to cover their faces or face fines.

Mental Health Experts Take Your Coronavirus Questions

Program directors from Northwestern's Family Institute and the National Alliance on Mental Illness take questions from residents Monday.

Third Resident Of Evanston Retirement Home Dies Of Coronavirus

Three other Three Crowns Park residents have recovered after testing positive for COVID-19, administrators said.

City Of Evanston's Coronavirus Death Count Differs From County's

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office data shows a higher number of Evanston residents have died from COVID-19 than reported by the city.

Coronavirus Forces Northwestern To Remain Remote Through Spring

University officials said they have not yet made a decision about graduation in mid-June.

Evanston Health Officials Keep Local Residents Aware Of Virus

As cases of coronavirus cases mount in Evanston, local health officials are using public digital channels to share vital inform the public.

Evanston Reports Eight New Coronavirus Cases, City Total at 97

The city remains at one reported coronavirus-related death, but the number of cases continues to climb like other Illinois communities.

NorthShore CEO Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Recovers: Report

J.P. Gallagher reportedly managed to prevent his family from becoming infected after being diagnosed with COVID-19 weeks ago.

Public Health Manager, Local Doctor Take Coronavirus Questions

Submit questions to Evanston Public Health Manager Greg Olsen or Dr. Vishnu Chundi, infectious disease chair at Saint Francis Hospital.

Antiviral Face Masks Could Cut Coronavirus Spread At Source

A Northwestern University professor received funding to design a method of modifying face masks to make them deactivate viruses on contact.

NorthShore Doctor Answers Coronavirus Questions From Residents

NorthShore conducts up to 600 COVID-19 tests a day and has set up a drive-thru testing site, but supplies remain limited, the exec said.

Nurse Fired After Warning Staff Of Coronavirus Mask Safety: Suit

A nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital says she was fired last week after she brought her own N95 respirator to work to protect herself.

1st Coronavirus Deaths Reported Among Evanston, Skokie Residents

There were 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Evanston residents and 28 in Skokie as of Tuesday, according to local health departments.

City Installs Toilets, Sinks To Protect Homeless From Coronavirus

City officials say they're also working with local nonprofits to coordinate temporary housing for homeless people in Evanston.

14 Evanston Coronavirus Cases Reported As Mayor Warns Of Shortage

Two residents of a local senior community and six Northwestern University staff members are among the city's early confirmed COVID-19 cases.

North Shore Hospitals Prepare For Influx Of Coronavirus Patients

North suburban hospitals could need to double or even triple their bed capacity to handle cases of COVID-19, according to new data.

In-House Coronavirus Tests Offered At Evanston Hospital

NorthShore University HealthSystem is the state's first hospital group to offer an in-house COVID-19 test, according to IDPH.

Hospitals Postpone Elective Surgeries To Prepare For Coronavirus

Health care providers are preparing for a potential "surge of critically ill patients" by rescheduling many non-emergency surgeries.

Evanston Cancels Upcoming Public Events, Senior Center Activities

The "State of the City" luncheon, a Robert Crown Center open house and all Levy Senior Center classes are cancelled until further notice,

Evanston Appoints Ike Ogbo As Director Of Health, Human Services

The 11-year veteran of the city's health department has been acting director for more than six months.