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17 new COVID cases here, and two more deaths

Seven-day positive case rate edges up in Evanston and neighboring suburbs. More than 1.5 million vaccine doses have been administered across the state. Fewer people are hospitalized with the disease.

By Bill Smith on February 11, 2021 - 3:33 pm

Government

City to stick with vaccinating older adults for now

Joins other area health departments in saying there aren't enough shots to open vaccinations to people with comorbidity issues as soon as Gov. Pritzker suggests.

By Bill Smith on February 11, 2021 - 1:40 pm

Education

City hopes to vaccinate ETHS teachers doing ‘in-person’ activities

The City of Evanston is hoping to vaccinate Evanston Township High School teachers who are involved in the school's upcoming "in-person experiences," although there is no way those COVID-19 vaccinations

By Jeff Hirsh on February 11, 2021 - 1:11 pm

Government

17 new COVID cases here, 2825 statewide

Illinois ranks 34th among states in share of population that's been vaccinated. Pritzker to open vaccinations to people with comorbidities on Feb. 25.

By Bill Smith on February 10, 2021 - 3:31 pm

Government

How many Evanston residents has the city vaccinated?

Evanston Now readers have been asking how many Evanston residents has the city vaccinated against COVID-19 so far? Here's the best answer we've been able to come up with.

By Bill Smith on February 10, 2021 - 1:44 pm

Education

ETHS: Student grades similar to before pandemic

Students even earned more A's last semester than a year earlier. Teacher says longer remote class periods may be helping students understand concepts.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 9, 2021 - 3:47 pm

Government

15 new COVID cases here, 2,082 across state

Hospitalizations continue to slowly decline. Seven-day positive rates in Evanston, Skokie and Wilmette rise slightly. State says 2.45% of residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on February 9, 2021 - 3:24 pm

Government

10 new COVID cases here, 1,747 statewide

Cases statewide and hospitalizations are declining. Some positive test rates ticking up slightly.

By Bill Smith on February 8, 2021 - 3:25 pm

Government

12 new COVID cases here, 2,060 new cases statewide

It's the lowest statewide daily case count since October. Hospitalizations also declining. But just 2.32% of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated.

By Bill Smith on February 7, 2021 - 4:00 pm

Government

8 new COVID cases here, 3,062 across state

Positive test rates increased slightly today, but hospitalization numbers continued a slow decline. Vaccinations in Illinois yesterday were at third highest one-day level so far.

By Bill Smith on February 6, 2021 - 3:19 pm

Government

COVID cases declined at Northwestern this week

COVID-19 cases reported at Northwestern University fell to 28 this week. That compares to 37 in the week ending Jan. 28.

By Bill Smith on February 5, 2021 - 3:30 pm

Government

12 new COVID-19 cases here, 3,660 statewide

State reports highest one-day vaccination count yet. But at today's pace vaccinating all state residents would take nearly a year.

By Bill Smith on February 5, 2021 - 3:19 pm

Education

ETHS: Timing for staff vaccinations still uncertain

Not enough shots, to meet the demand.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 5, 2021 - 9:43 am

Government

Seven new COVID cases here, Illinois lags in vaccinations

Only four states have vaccinated a lower percentage of their residents than Illinois, but case counts and positive test results are declining.

By Bill Smith on February 4, 2021 - 3:15 pm

Education

‘In-person experiences’ to start at ETHS Feb. 16

While academic courses will still be taught remotely, "in-person experiences," a variety of student activities, will begin at the Evanston Township High School Campus on Feb. 16.

By Jeff Hirsh on February 4, 2021 - 12:25 pm

Government

13 new COVID cases here, and two more deaths

Illinois sets a new one-day vaccination record. Two more Evanston residents died from COVID-19 today.

By Bill Smith on February 3, 2021 - 3:05 pm

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