COVID-19 Archives - Evanston Now

NU mandates extra COVID test for undergrads

Move follows an uptick in cases on campus.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 11 mins ago

ETHS to require COVID shots or tests for some events

Student vaccinations aren't mandated but voluntary testing at ETHS will begin during the week of Oct. 11.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 14, 2021 - 12:20 pm

Pandemic leads to growing interest in homeschooling

But share of families who homeschool in Evanston remains small.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 9, 2021 - 7:15 am

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

ETHS to require COVID tests for the unvaccinated

Persons with medical or religious exemptions from vaccinations will be included in the testing program.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 3, 2021 - 4:39 pm

ETHS considering COVID-19 tests for students

Some other area school districts already have testing programs in place.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 30, 2021 - 1:19 pm

Evanston records first COVID death in months

County says there've been two COVID deaths here during that time span.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2021 - 5:27 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

State eviction ban stays as federal ban falls

Evanston landlords still not allowed to evict non-paying tenants.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2021 - 11:23 am

State sets vax-or-test rules for schools and colleges

Also will require indoor masking statewide starting Monday.

By Bill Smith on August 26, 2021 - 12:18 pm

No vax mandate for Evanston city workers

Chicago is requiring workers to get shots. Governor mandates shots for school employees statewide.

By Bill Smith on August 26, 2021 - 7:02 am

Back to school at D65 as COVID numbers grow in Illinois

Students mostly eager to get back to something more closely resembling the normal school routine.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 25, 2021 - 11:25 am

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

District 65 students to eat lunch outside

It will be lunch al fresco for elementary students as schools try to limit COVID-19 risks.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 24, 2021 - 11:32 am

District 65 to require COVID shots for staff

Proof of vaccination to be required by Oct. 15.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 24, 2021 - 6:15 am

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