-
81 Cases of Coronavirus Reported at Joliet Assisted Living Facility: State
A total of 81 coronavirus cases have been reported at the suburban Symphony of Joliet nursing home — a significant increase in cases in less than a week, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. As of Sunday, 81 cases and 21 deaths had been reported on the IDPH’s website. Two days earlier, 23 deaths — 22…
-
COVID-19 Continues to Have Big Impact on Illinois Nursing Homes
The spread of coronavirus has continued to have a big impact on the state’s nursing homes, as NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria explains.
-
Illinois Nursing Home With COVID-19 Cases Received Below-Average Federal Rating
NBC 5 Investigates found that Chateau Nursing & Rehab Center in Willowbrook, where 22 people have tested positive for coronavirus, was rated below average (2 out of 5 stars) by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The health inspection rating is based on the CMS’ most recent health inspection survey of the facility, staffing levels and the quality of...
-
Gov. Pritzker Announces First Coronavirus-Related Fatality in Illinois
In a briefing on Tuesday, March 17, Governor J.B. Pritzker and other officials announced the state’s first coronavirus-related fatality and announced 55 new cases of the virus.