Des Plaines and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Des Plaines, IL community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Illinois hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Illinois Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Illinois government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Illinois COVID-19 Cases

Illinois New Coronavirus Cases:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Des Plaines

Des Plaines COVID-19 vaccination clinic open; can give up to 3,500 shots a day - Chicago Tribune

Cook County Health opened a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at a former K-Mart site on Oakton Street in Des Plaines Friday. It was the first Illinois site to offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More info »

Chicago Tribune - 03/04/2021 09:57pm

COVID-19 In Illinois: Full List Of Mass Vaccination Sites With More To Open Thursday; 2,104 New Coronavirus Cases, 44 More Deaths - CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) --As Illinois continues ramping up COVID-19 vaccination efforts, key metrics continue to show encouraging progress in the fight against the virus. The Illinois Department of Public ... More info »

CBS News - 03/02/2021 09:36pm

Coronavirus Illinois: Des Plaines Our Lady of Guadalupe image removed from shrine over crowd concerns on feast day weekend - ABC7 Chicago

A Des Plaines Our Lady of Guadalupe image has been removed from its shrine over crowd concerns amid the Illinois COVID-19 pandemic. More info »

ABC 7 Chicago - 12/10/2020 10:00am

Des Plaines Casino Closes For COVID-19 Concerns

The casino said there are no known COVID-19 cases on the property, ... Des Plaines Casino Closes For COVID-19 Concerns. ... and the State of Illinois," the casino said in a news release. ... More info »

CBS News - 03/13/2020 11:12am

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