COVID-19 Archives - Evanston Now

Two new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,549 statewide

One encouraging sign on the pandemic front today -- it's now been a full month since the last time an Evanston resident died of COVID-19.

By Bill Smith posted 8 hours ago

Freshman orientation gets new look in COVID world

Marlie remembers the good old days, when she was a freshman at Evanston Township High School. Those good old days were two years ago. Marlie recalls a sense of “general

By Jeff Hirsh on August 10, 2020 - 8:47 pm

Two new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,319 statewide

Evanston health officials reported two new COVID-19 cases among city residents today, while across Illinois 1,319 more people were diagnosed with the disease. In an unusual event for the pandemic

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2020 - 8:22 pm

Parents, kids plead to keep ETHS band on the field

Despite pleas from musicians and their parents, the Evanston Township High School Board voted today to keep marching band virtual until spring.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 10, 2020 - 7:53 pm

State launches $150M renter relief program today

COVID got you behind on your rent? A new state program could help.

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2020 - 3:59 pm

Four more COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,382 statewide

State health officials reported four new COVID-19 cases among Evanston residents today and 1,382 cases across Illinois. The seven-day average of daily cases counts for Evanston now stands at 5,

By Bill Smith on August 9, 2020 - 8:20 pm

Food bank again helps the unemployed

Today was the second time in her life that Dessi Flores has been to a food bank. The first time was last month, in the same place.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 8, 2020 - 11:11 pm

State COVID count hits summertime high

Illinois health officials reported 2,190 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest daily count since late May.

By Bill Smith on August 8, 2020 - 8:23 pm

12 new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 2,084 statewide

Evanston health officials reported 12 new COVID-19 cases today and the state reported 2,084 new cases. Both were the highest daily counts in more than two months.

By Bill Smith on August 7, 2020 - 8:30 pm

E-learning expected to last all semester at ETHS

The chances of remote learning at Evanston Township High School disappearing soon are remote.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 7, 2020 - 5:51 pm

Pritzker sets new mask enforcement rules

Gov. J.B. Pritzker this morning announced new penalties for businesses that fail to require employees and customers to wear masks.

By Bill Smith on August 7, 2020 - 3:28 pm

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Good news! City’s COVID budget deficit not getting worse

Evanston’s chief financial officer plans to tell aldermen Monday that the city’s projected COVID-19-induced budget deficit for this year hasn’t gotten any worse recently.

By Bill Smith on August 7, 2020 - 12:32 am

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Library to resume more services next week

Evanston's main library at 1703 Orrington Ave. will reopen for visitors to browse the collections, check out materials and use technology on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

By Evanston Now on August 6, 2020 - 9:03 pm

Six new COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,953 statewide

Evanston health officials say there were six new COVID-19 cases here today and the state recorded its highest number of new cases in more than two months.

By Bill Smith on August 6, 2020 - 8:21 pm

Music education in the age of COVID

So if the paperwork to get you into the practice room is not quite ready, where do you practice?

By Jeff Hirsh on August 6, 2020 - 1:45 am

Five COVID-19 cases in Evanston, 1,759 across state

Evanston had five new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row today.

By Bill Smith on August 5, 2020 - 9:14 pm

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