Elmhurst

The Lake County Health Department recommended Tuesday that schools transition to remote learning in light of a “substantial” transmission of coronavirus cases in the community. Health officials said the recommended virtual learning for both private and public schools should protect students, staff and their families from the virus. “We have been seeing ‘substantial’ community transmission of COVID-19 in Lake County…

The DuPage County Health Department is recommending that schools stick to remote learning as coronavirus cases and positivity rates surge forward in the area, but some schools are moving ahead with plans to hold at least some in-person learning in their districts. Students in Glenbard North’s District 87 returned to their classrooms on Monday, while in Downers Grove District 58,…

The DuPage County Health Department is recommending that schools stick to remote learning as coronavirus cases and positivity rates surge forward in the area, but some schools are moving ahead with plans to hold at least some in-person learning in their districts. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando has more.

Grand Avenue in suburban Elmhurst was closed in both directions at Interstate 290 as police investigated a crash involving two vehicles Friday afternoon, officials said. The crash was reported at approximately 1:12 p.m., according to Illinois State Police. Grand Avenue reopened as of 6:08 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of one vehicle was heading westbound on I-290 east…

District 205 students in west suburban Elmhurst are now all back in their classrooms with the return of eighth graders, juniors and seniors to schools on Monday.  Students in other grades began returning to school buildings in September. Superintendent Dr. Dave Moyer said he thinks District 205 did the right thing by bringing back students in shifts. “I think that…

District 205 students in west suburban Elmhurst are now all back in their classrooms with the return of eighth graders, juniors and seniors to schools on Monday. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey has the story.

Multiple suburban communities are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks, as health officials warn residents to continue being vigilant as fall gets underway in earnest. Lake County health officials said in a statement that at least 14 people who played or watched volleyball at Jesse Oaks Food and Drink in Gages Lake have tested positive for coronavirus. Multiple individuals reported they had…

The DuPage County Health Department reported multiple cases of coronavirus linked to an Orangetheory Fitness studio in Elmhurst. In a statement, the health department said officials received “multiple reports” of COVID-19 cases at the Orangetheory since last week. “In our communication with Orange Theory, we have provided public health guidance and resources, and we are conducting case and contact investigations…

The DuPage County Health Department said it received multiple reports of coronavirus cases linked to an Orangetheory Fitness studio in Elmhurst. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

Chicago area schools are getting ready to welcome students to socially-distanced classrooms, but NBC 5 spoke to a teacher and parents in the western suburbs who said it is too early to send kids back for in-person learning. Colleen and Chris Hanna of Elmhurst said they are planning to keep their nine-year-old son home this fall to remotely learn. “The…

Chicago-area schools are getting ready to welcome students to socially-distanced classrooms, but a teacher and parents in the western suburbs said it is too early to send kids back for in-person learning. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

After the announcement a year ago, Elmhurst College finally changed its name to Elmhurst University effective Thursday. The Elmhurst College Board of Trustees approved the new name on June 15, 2019 in an effort to more accurately reflect the school’s current educational system. “At this pivotal time in our history, less than two years away from our 150th anniversary in…

When he set up his “Restore Illinois” plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker divided the state into four regions, so that key metrics could be monitored for reopening businesses and life in general, but not everyone likes the club they’ve been added to. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers has the story.

Outdoor pools in Elmhurst will not open for the summer, the western suburb’s park district announced Monday, and registration for all summer programming will remain closed as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

The mayor of suburban Elmhurst has asked Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reconsider portions of his plan to reopen Illinois, particularly including the city and DuPage County in the same health care region as Cook County. The Northeast region, which includes Cook County, as well as McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee counties, is the only...

Ill. Gov. J.B. Prizker on Monday said the coronavirus peak in the state could happen in mid-June as he remains under quarantine at home. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

May 11 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his daily coronavirus press briefing from home as he and his employees remain in self-isolation after a senior staffer tested positive for coronavirus while asymptomatic last week.

An Illinois State Police trooper was injured in a crash while blocking traffic for a stalled truck Saturday on I-290 in west suburban Elmhurst. The trooper was in a squad car about 4:40 a.m. Saturday blocking the two left westbound lanes of the expressway near York Street when a gray Nissan rear-ended the squad car, according to a statement from…

A family of five is fighting to add a second full bath to their historic home but is facing pushback from the city.