John Sahly

John Sahly

Digital Editor

John Sahly is the digital editor for the Shaw Media Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as the Northwest Herald's digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.

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Wind chill advisory for parts of northern Illinois; temps to go below zero overnight into Friday

Portions of northern Illinois are under a wind chill advisory from 11 p.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday, as temperatures throughout the northern part of the state will dip below zero overnight according to the National Weather Service.

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Illinois under 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since mid-October

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that zero counties are considered at “high” risk for COVID-19, down from three a week ago. An additional 20 counties are at “medium” risk, down from 25 last week.

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IDPH: Only 3 counties at “high” COVID-19 risk; hospitalizations falling

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that three counties are considered at “high” risk for COVID-19, down from 28 a week ago. An additional 56 counties are at “medium” risk, up from 45 last week.

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IDPH: 28 counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 risk, up from 5 last week

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 28 counties are considered at “high” risk for COVID-19, up from just five a week ago.

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IDPH: Illinois down to 5 counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 risk; 49 at ‘medium’ risk

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that five counties are considered a “high” risk for COVID-19, down from 33 a week ago. An additional 49 counties are at “medium” risk, down from 55 last week.

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IDPH: 33 counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 level; 55 at ‘medium’ level

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 33 counties are considered a “high” risk for COVID-19, down from 43 a week ago. An additional 55 counties are at “medium” risk, up from 43 last week.

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Illinois over 1,800 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since February

As of late Monday, Illinois had 1,825 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, the most since Feb. 12. Of those, 211 were in intensive care units, and 68 were on ventilators.

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IDPH: 43 counties at “high” COVID-19 risk; hospitalizations continue to rise

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 43 of the state’s counties are considered “high” risk for COVID-19, up from 29 a week ago. An additional 43 counties are at "medium" risk.

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Illinois over 1,700 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since mid-February

As of late Wednesday, Illinois had 1,704 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, the most since February 14. Of those, 223 were in intensive care units, the most since February 23, and 60 were on ventilators.

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IDPH: 29 counties at ‘high’ COVID-19 risk, more than double from last week

As of late Thursday, Illinois had 1,582 COVID-19 patients in the hospital. Of those, 188 were in intensive care units, and 69 were on ventilators.

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New Illinois COVID-19 hospital admissions reach mid-February levels

Illinois is averaging 153 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per day statewide, levels that have not been seen since the middle of February

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Illinois over 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations for first time since August

As of late Thursday, Illinois had 1,509 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, the most since August 15. Of those, 161 were in intensive care units, and 51 were on ventilators.

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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalized patients now up to mid-August levels

As of late Monday, Illinois had 1,418 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, an increase of more than 100 patients from the previous day and the most since August 18.

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Illinois sees spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations; highest point since early September

As of late Sunday, Illinois had 1,317 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, the most since September 9

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IDPH encourages Illinois residents to get vaccinated before celebrating Thanksgiving

More than 1.7 million people in Illinois have received the new bivalent COVID-19 booster dose since it was authorized.

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