COVID Testing Scams | Hospitals Merge | Vaccination Proof Plans
We're halfway through a frigid first week of 2022 and facing continuing cold for the rest of the week. Get cozy if you can, and let's get caught up on the last couple of days in news from the northern Chicago suburbs.
Here is a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers:
Beware Of 'Pop-Up' COVID-19 Testing Sites, Public Health Officials Warn
The sites are showing up in parking lots and sometimes not returning results, asking for personal information and charging patients.
Glenbrook Hospital Beds Filling Up With COVID-19 Patients
The Glenview hospital has been temporarily converted into an all inpatient COVID-19 care setting.
Read more: 'Ongoing Influx' At Local Hospitals Expected Through Month As Elective Surgeries, Routine Visits Canceled
NorthShore, Edward-Elmhurst Merger Receives Regulatory Approval
The merger of NorthShore University HealthSystem and Edward-Elmhurst Health creates the third-largest health care system in the state.
Staff Absences, Substitute Shortage Force School District To Go Remote
District 113 officials are expecting even more positive results from this week's COVID-19 testing.
Historic Hotel Short Sale Could Settle Foreclosure Suit
The New York-based owner of the downtown Evanston hotel appears headed for a significant loss on its sale.
Long Lines In Bitter Cold At Lake Co. Testing Site Monday
The Lake County Health Department has increased the number of days testing will be available at its Water Street Clinic in Waukegan.
Village Borrows $160 Million For Pensions, $27 Million For Garage
Skokie village trustees on Monday approved a plan to issue up to $187 million in general obligation bonds.
Suburban YMCAs To Require Vaccination Proof
The YMCA of Metro Chicago Association announced proof of vaccination would be required starting Feb. 1 at fitness centers outside Cook Co.
Vaccination Proof Not Required In Lake County Portion Of Village
Buffalo Grove Village Board opts not to follow the same guidelines required for businesses in the Cook County portion of the village.
POLICE REPORTS
Discharged Fire Extinguishers Trigger Building Alarms: Blotter
2 Intruders Tie Up Housesitter, Burglarize North Shore Mansion, Prosecutor Say
ICYMI: Fires Displace Residents | Schools React To Omicron | Temps Drop
This article originally appeared on the Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch
