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The number of coronavirus cases in Illinois has continued to grow this month prompting the cancellation of several events and closures of multiple Chicago-area schools to prevent its spread. Meanwhile, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared a disaster proclamation over the outbreak in the state, which is under a stay-at-home order until May 30. (Note: for the latest cases in Indiana,…

If a proposed plan by Arlington Heights is approved, tables would be 6 feet apart and there would be an 18-foot-wide pedestrian walkway in the middle of the street. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

Five people suffered minor injuries when an SUV crashed into a Denny’s restaurant Sunday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

An Arlington Heights boy who loves obstacle courses will soon get a chance to show off his skills on national television. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

Students and their family members on Sunday reacted to the death of a northwest suburban student whose passing was likely a result of complications related to the novel coronavirus, according to school officials. The student’s death was confirmed in a letter sent to parents on Saturday by Arlington Heights District 214 Superintendent Dr. David R. Schuler. In that letter, Schuler…

Students and their family members on Sunday reacted to the death of a northwest suburban student whose passing was likely a result of complications related to the novel coronavirus. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

A suburban student has died, likely as a result of complications related to the novel coronavirus, school officials in Arlington Heights said Saturday. The student’s death was confirmed in a letter sent to parents by Arlington Heights District 214 Superintendent Dr. David R. Schuler. “It is my unfortunate responsibility to inform you of the passing of one of our students…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Saturday announced the expansion of Illinois’ telehealth program to the northern part of the state and applauded both businesses and non-profits for their efforts to support communities during the pandemic.

Arlington Heights native and Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet is keeping busy at home while waiting for this year’s virtual NFL draft. NBC 5’s Mike Berman reports.

Illinois Coronavirus Updates: State Hits 20,000 COVID-19 Cases, Now Testing More Individuals Than Ever Although the state of Illinois saw 1,672 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continued to express cautious optimism that the state could be flattening the curve and helping slow the spread of the virus. The state is also ramping up testing efforts,…

Illinois officials announced a remote home monitoring program for coronavirus patients as well as a mental health hotline Saturday. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

More than 19,000 people statewide have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus as the state hopes to reach a peak in new cases in the near future. In Chicago, police have identified an officer who became the second CPD employee to die as a result of complications of the virus. Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis in…

At his daily coronavirus press briefing Saturday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced both telehealth and mental health initiatives to help residents during the pandemic.

Doorbell video of an April 4 home invasion in Arlington Heights, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, shows two men wearing surgical masks and gloves ring the doorbell of a home before a fatal encounter.

Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants. Doorbell video of the April 4 fatal encounter in the north suburb, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, shows two men wearing surgical masks and gloves ring the doorbell of a home on North…

NOTE: As the coronavirus crisis continues in Chicago, this article will serve as a recap of our coverage from January through April 5. Check back for weekly updates going forward. With coronavirus infections spreading around the globe, questions linger over the severity of the disease and what it means for areas seeing new cases. The outbreak has led to the…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared a disaster proclamation Monday over the coronavirus outbreak as an additional four cases were reported in Chicago. NBC 5’s Dick Johnson reports.

One person was hospitalized after a fire Wednesday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike discuss the state’s response to the COVID-19 after a fourth case was confirmed Monday.

Employees in an Arlington Heights school district are staying home after a relative of their babysitter was exposed to a coronavirus patient. Kye Martin has the latest as the situation in the Chicago suburb continues to develop.