COVID-19 Archives - Evanston Now

Government

Transit agencies hope ‘Amtrak Joe’ comes through

When he was a United States senator, Joe Biden commuted every day for years on the train between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and his work in Washington, DC, earning

By Jeff Hirsh posted 14 hours ago

Government

Nine new COVID cases here, 4,979 across state

Hospital system plans to email 65-and-over patients about getting vaccinations. Positive rates continue downward trend across state.

By Bill Smith posted 16 hours ago

Education

Teachers said to be on board with D65 reopening

Unlike in Chicago, unions here aren't resisting back-to-the-classroom plans.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 17 hours ago

Government

Eight new COVID cases here, 4,822 statewide

State says 0.89% of residents are now fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on January 20, 2021 - 3:41 pm

Education

D65 sets another date for in-person schooling

Under new plan schools will stay open unless regional COVID positive rate tops 12%.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 20, 2021 - 2:53 pm

Business

State lifts some COVID restrictions on gyms, museums

Rule change impacts some businesses in the category more than others.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 19, 2021 - 4:44 pm

Government

11 new COVID cases here, 4,318 statewide

State says 0.85% of of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on January 19, 2021 - 3:06 pm

Government

A dozen new COVID cases, one more death in Evanston

Vaccine distribution slows statewide. Positive case rates in county keep heading downward. Hospitalizations in state continue a gradual decline.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 2:39 pm

Government

City tries to prepare for eviction surge

Evanston aldermen will get a report Tuesday on city efforts to respond to an expected surge in evictions and foreclosures once pandemic-related emergency rules blocking those legal actions expire.

By Bill Smith on January 18, 2021 - 10:54 am

Government

Two more COVID deaths in Evanston

Seven-day positive rate here holds at 1.3%. Vaccine distribution still slow statewide.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 5:26 pm

Government

Housing homeless during pandemic to cost $7.3 million

Report calls for creating a permanent 24/7 shelter and additional permanent supportive housing.

By Bill Smith on January 17, 2021 - 10:17 am

Government

One more death, 9 new COVID cases in Evanston

Vaccinations here are running at about twice the statewide pace.

By Bill Smith on January 16, 2021 - 2:06 pm

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Education

NU to offer caregiver grants to faculty, staff

Program aimed to respond to 'unprecedented burdens' during the pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 16, 2021 - 11:09 am

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Education

D65 to update in-person school plans next week

School Superintendent Devon Horton says Evanston/Skokie District 65 will have an update about "the launch of our hybrid learning model and associated metrics" on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The district's more

By Jeff Hirsh on January 16, 2021 - 6:19 am

Government

Illinois appears to escape post-holiday surge in COVID deaths

21 new cases in Evanston today. Daily positive test rate 1.3%

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 3:26 pm

Government

Pritzker relaxes COVID restrictions — but not here

Still no indoor dining to be allowed in Evanston

By Bill Smith on January 15, 2021 - 1:30 pm

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