Lemont Coronavirus Update: Increase in Local Confirmed Cases

Lockport IL

01 April, 2020

5:13 PM

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LEMONT, IL — Lemont has seen an increase in confirmed cases of the the new coronavirus as the outbreak in Illinois jumped by almost 1,000 cases in the past 24 hours. County data confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 in Lemont: one case in DuPage County and 14 in Cook County. However, Will County does not report cases by town, so a definitive case count for the village is unknown. According to Johns Hopkins University and the Illinois Department of Public Health, the state now has 6,980 cases as of Wednesday. The state has also seen 141 deaths related to the virus. These are the county case numbers: All of Cook County: 5,152 cases and 95 deathsSuburban Cook County: 2,065 cases and 56 deaths DuPage County: 392 cases and 12 deathsWill County: 322 cases and 9 deathsHere are the latest local updates from Lemont: SCHOOLSIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also announced the extension of statewide school closures until April 30. on Tuesday. Pritzker's original order called for schools to close until April 8. BUSINESSESEven with dine-in options closed throughout the state, several Lemont eateries are still offering delivery, carry-out or curbside pick-up. Gelsosomo's Pizzeria and Pub: will be offering delivery and carry-outDigs On Canal: will be offering delivery and carry-outTap House Grill: offering delivery and curbside pick-up3 Corners Grill and Tap: carry-out, delivery and curbside pick-up availableCorner Stone Tavern: carry-out and catering availableFork and Spoon: local delivery and curbside pick-up offeredJimbo's Pizza: delivery and pick-up offeredLa Dolce Vita: catering and carry-outMama D's: delivery, phone orders and pick-up availableNext Mex: UberEats and curbside pick-upNancy's Pizza: take-out, delivery and curbside pick-upH&H Family Restaurant, carry-outRustic Knead: curbside pick-up, delivery with UberEatsRosati's: delivery and pick-upSubway: delivery, and carry-outHughie McClafferty's: carry-outOld Town Restaurant: carry-outPollyanna Brewing Company: order online and pick-upWooden Paddle, delivery and carry-outLemont House, carry-out, curbside pick-up and delivery through DoorDash and GrubHubBTB Wines, local delivery, open for sales to-goHOSPITALSSilver Cross Hospital confirmed Wednesday that the hospital will comply with a state request to treat two Stateville Correctional Center inmates with COVID-19. MORE. Silver Cross Hospital is still accepting donations of N95 and surgical procedure masks, Nitrile procedure gloves, hand sanitizer, grocery, gas or restaurant gift cards for employees, and bleach wipes. It will now also accept hand-sewn masks. CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES Gov. Pritzker also extended the Illinois stay-at-home order until April 30, affecting school, library and park closures across the state. The Archdiocese of Chicago has suspended all normal religious services, which includes celebrations for Easter Week. The services are canceled until further notice. The Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs has also suspended its Friday services. MORE.