Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 continues to partner with village leaders and agencies to work together on and respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation. This communication is from our task force. This week, Governor J.B. Pritzker mandated that the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended through the end of May. In addition, the Governor’s orders also require individuals to wear a face-covering when in a public place where they can't maintain a six-foot physical distance.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support, and thank you for helping our youth honor the physical distancing expectations. I continue to be inspired by all the care being shown by our community. Thank you! - Dr. Wegley
This week’s updates from the Glenview/Northbrook COVID-19 Task Force are brief but important. Please share this information and our website (glenviewnorthbrookcoronavirus.info) with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order
On Thursday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced he will sign a modified version of the state’s stay-at-home order that will go into effect on May 1 and extend through the end of May. You can read the details of the order here. In summary, modifications in the new extended order will allow:
- Hospitals and surgicenter to resume certain elective procedures
- Retail stores not considered essential to take orders online for pickup or delivery
- Greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers to open
- Some state parks to be reopened in phases for hiking, fishing, and boating with no more than two people
- Schools to establish procedures and allow pick-up of necessary supplies and student belongings
All of our organizations will share the details of the impact of this order on our operations with our constituents in separate communications.
Statewide Face Covering Requirement
The Governor’s orders also will require individuals to wear a face-covering when in a public place where they can't maintain a six-foot physical distance. The Illinois Department of Public Health recently shared this information on wearing masks and other face coverings.
Update From NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem reports that the percentage of positive COVID-19 test results is creeping up, in part because of the outreach that they are doing to encourage people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to be screened. The hospital system is increasing its direct engagement with senior care facilities and is continuing its outreach to other organizations.
Those who show symptoms (listed on our website) should:
Call 847-HEALTH9 (847-432-5849) and talk to a NorthShore clinical expert; or
Log onto NorthShoreConnect through the app on your mobile device or on the website (www.northshoreconnect.org/immediatecare).
Community Needs
The Northfield Township Food Pantry continues to support those in need in our community, and the needs continue to grow. The Food Pantry is accepting donations and volunteers age 16 and up.
Resources for Support
We recognize that this pandemic is having an impact on the emotional and mental health of many of us. The Glenview Northbrook Coronavirus Response website includes links to many resources to support your mental health.
Latest Good News Story:
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 Superintendent, Dr. Brian Wegley reported to staff, “As challenging as this time is, your work with our students is inspiring. I am also touched almost daily by caring acts in our community. One example was highlighted by the following email received by our administrative team:" “My name is Palak Shah, I am Ronir Patel’s (Maple School-6th) and Ariana Patel’s (Willowbrook School-3rd) mom and I’m a Healthcare worker in Surgery at Cook County Health. I have been meaning to email you this picture of my team of Residents. We are part of a group who were recent recipients of District 30’s generous donation of goggles that are keeping us safe!”
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