Wellness Archives - Evanston Now

Pandemic moves synagogue’s Rosh Hashanah service outdoors

Congregants take a walk along the lakefront to mark the Jewish New Year.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 6, 2021 - 7:29 pm

NU prof plans to take generators to family in New Orleans

Music professor grew up in New Orleans.

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2021 - 6:24 pm

COVID leading to changes in Jewish holiday services

The resurgence of COVID-19 and the spread of the contagious Delta variant are causing Evanston synagogues to change how High Holy Day services will be held next month.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 27, 2021 - 3:52 pm

City to require masks in indoor public spaces

New restriction, triggered by rising COVID case levels, goes into effect Friday.

By Bill Smith on August 24, 2021 - 3:16 pm

AMITA Health to require employee vaccinations

Decision follows full FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 24, 2021 - 11:46 am

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New law expands birth center accessibility

Provides more options for expecting mothers

By Evanston Now on August 23, 2021 - 11:18 am

Pediatrician: Kids’ COVID increasing, but numbers still very low

Symptoms so far have been mild.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 19, 2021 - 1:57 pm

Senior facilities here outpace state in vaccinations

Two facilities report 100% of residents vaccinated.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 18, 2021 - 2:22 pm

One hospital group to mandate employee COVID shots

Northshore sets Oct. 31 deadline while AMITA 'strongly encourages' voluntary vaccination for workers.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 16, 2021 - 2:24 pm

Local hospitals see huge jump in COVID-19 patients

"The staff is really, really tired," doctor says.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 13, 2021 - 12:26 pm

By rail through the heart of COVID

What's it like traveling outside the Evanston bubble?

By Jeff Hirsh on August 5, 2021 - 4:45 pm

How’s our drinking water?

City officials say two recent published reports about drinking water quality in the region don't indicate troubles with Evanston's water supply.

By Bill Smith on August 3, 2021 - 8:52 am

Evanston an island of low vaccine hesitancy

High vaccination rates have helped keep COVID-19 case counts low here so far this summer.

By Bill Smith on July 20, 2021 - 3:58 pm

ETHS alums’ food drive returns for second year

Food insecurity issues haven't gone away, despite the easing of the pandemic crisis.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 14, 2021 - 2:39 pm

Emotional impact of pandemic on kids expected to continue

Emergency room visits for mental health issues increased 50%. High school to prioritize social-emotional health issues this fall.

By Jeff Hirsh on July 8, 2021 - 4:35 pm

Sol Anderson to head community foundation

Becomes the third head of ECF in its 35-year history.

By Bill Smith on June 22, 2021 - 1:18 pm

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