Three Coronavirus Cases Discovered In Testing At Jail County Jail

One inmate, one correctional officer and one contractor tested positive out of about 600 people tested, officials said

Nursing Exec Leads Lake Forest Hospital To Magnet 'Gold Standard'

In four decades on staff, Denise Majeski has overseen nurses through a series of challenges — including an evacuation and, now, a pandemic.

Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site Comes To North Chicago, Zion

Free COVID-19 viral testing is available this week at Lakeview Elementary School, Zion Central Middle School and North Chicago High School.

New Abbott Labs Rapid Coronavirus Test Receives FDA Authorization

The FDA says it's the first COVID-19 antigen test where results can be read directly from a testing card — much like a pregnancy test.

All Lake County Jail Inmates, Staff To Get Tested For Coronavirus

A round of comprehensive testing earlier this month detected a trio of asymptomatic cases among staff, according to the sheriff's office.

Lake-McHenry Region Sees Coronavirus Hospitalizations Rise

The average number of daily hospitalizations of suspected COVID-19 cases rose from five to eight this week, even as positivity rates fell.

North Suburban YMCA Announces Exciting New Fall Program Choices

Registration now open with an emphasis on safety first.

Lake-McHenry Coronavirus Testing Positivity Rate Rises To 5.3%

Rates of positive test results rose in eight out of the prior 10 days in the two-county north suburban region, public health officials said.

Latino, Black Residents Hit Hardest By Coronavirus In Lake County

Testing positive for COVID-19 at almost nine times the rate for whites, Hispanics account for more than 50% of Lake County's infections.

Poll: Nearly Half In Lake Forest Area Agree With Reopening Pace

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch readers report they are more comfortable with outdoor dining than their North Shore neighbors.

Basketball Tournament Attendee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Someone at a June 14 basketball tournament in a Waukegan park has tested positive for COVID-19, the Lake County Health Department announced.

Dr. Linda Liang: Tips for Navigating Illinois Reopening and More

Liang has a series of tips to help. "I call them your PPE," says Liang.

North Suburban YMCA Reopens Facilities Under Phase 3 Guidelines

Reopening Plan Begins with Members Only Outdoor Fitness Classes, Personal Training

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Leaders Talk COVID-19 Reopening Plans

"Each one of us has to assess our own individual risk," explained the chief medical officer at Lake Forest Hospital.

Citizenship Question Cut From Coronavirus Testing Questionnaire

State officials said the citizenship question — removed once a congressman began asking about it — was required for federal reimbursement.

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Coming To CVS Pharmacy In Waukegan

Self-swab coronavirus testing will be available starting Friday at 24 more Illinois CVS pharmacies, including one in Waukegan.

192 Coronavirus Cases In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff ZIP Codes: IDPH

"Please continue to do what you are doing," Lake Forest Mayor George Pandaleon said, as data shows the spread of the coronavirus has slowed.

2nd Abbott Labs Coronavirus Antibody Test Gets Emergency Approval

It's the fourth COVID-19 test to receive emergency use authorization from regulators since the start of the pandemic.

Lake County Judge Tests Positive For Coronavirus

More than a dozen county employees started self-quarantining after possible COVID-19 exposure at the Lake County Courthouse, officials said.

Lake County Coronavirus Update: 173 New Cases, No New Deaths

This brings the total number of Lake County COVID-19 cases to 3,794, including 127 deaths as of Friday.

3 More Lake County Inmates Test Positive For Coronavirus

The coronavirus test results for a fourth inmate is still pending, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

YMCA Invites Community to Virtual 5K Quaruntine Challenge

6-week in-home training program included to get you ready to complete a 5K.

Abbott Labs Ships Over 1M Rapid Coronavirus Tests To Every State

Abbott said the majority of the ID NOW tests have been sent to the coronavirus outbreak hotspots.

Lake Forest Coronavirus Latest: 79 Confirmed Cases Reported

As of Friday, there were between 75 and 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in incorporated Lake Forest according to Lake County officials.

Lake Bluff Coronavirus: Face Coverings Now Mandatory

Starting Friday, Lake Bluff residents must wear a face covering while working, shopping or riding on public transportation.

Pregnant Lake County Jail Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The woman has been held in the jail's medical unit in lieu of the $25,000 cash portion of her bond, according to the sheriff's office.

Emergency Medical Unit Set Up At Vista East During Coronavirus

International Medical Corps deployed its first field hospital unit in Illinois Friday outside Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.

3 Lake County ICUs Reach Capacity With Coronavirus Patients

Intensive care units in the northeast suburban region have the fewest beds available anywhere in the state, the governor's office said.

Safety Concerns Lead To Lake Forest Hospital No-Visitor Policy

Northwestern Medicine, which includes Lake Forest Hospital, put the new policy in place to protect medical staff, patients and community.

Abbott Labs Gets Emergency Approval For Rapid Coronavirus Test

The company says its new tests are the fastest available, giving positive results within five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.

First Lake County Coronavirus Deaths Reported At Local Hospitals

Test results show a man in his 50s who died Tuesday was the first Lake County resident to die from COVID-19 complications, the coroner said.

Positive Coronavirus Test Reported At Naval Station Great Lakes

A civilian employee is among dozens of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Navy this week on its bases and ships.

Health Department Releases Map Of Lake County Coronavirus Cases

There were 135 confirmed coronavirus cases in Lake County, with about half of them clustered in a handful of North Shore communities.

Two Lovell Staffers, One Veteran Test Positive For Coronavirus

A veteran, an active duty sailor and a civilian at Lovell Federal Health Care Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

Donated Supplies Sought As Lake County Coronavirus Count Rises

With only limited testing available, the number of confirmed cases does not reflect the true number of infections, health officials said.

Lake County Coronavirus Cases Hit 65, Blood Shortage Reported

Public health officials asked everyone healthy enough to do so to give blood at a local donation facility.

Coronavirus Test Made By Abbott Labs Wins Emergency FDA Approval

The company is ramping up production in an effort to provide 1 million tests a week to hospitals and labs by the end of the month.

Residents Report 1st Coronavirus Cases In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Local officials first learned of confirmed COVID-19 infections in their communities directly from residents who tested positive.

Lake County Health Department Issues New Coronavirus Guidance

"By acting now, we all can help prevent illness and protect one another," said Lisa Kritz, the department's director of prevention.

Dickinson Hall In Lake Forest Closes To Limit Coronavirus Spread

The senior center, which serves Lake Bluff and Lake Forest residents, will still serve as a polling place on Election Day, city staff said.