Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a ‘stay at home’ order starting 5 p.m. Saturday through April 7 as coronavirus-related deaths rise to five along with 585 confirmed cases in the state. Pritzker announced the order at his Friday press conference alongside Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “To avoid the loss of potentially tens of thousands […]
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Gov. Pritzker expected to order shelter-in-place for Illinois, reports say
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce a ‘shelter-in-place’ order Friday afternoon that will take effect Saturday to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, reports say. The Chicago Tribune, citing sources, reported that Pritzker will announce the order at his 3 p.m. Friday press conference alongside Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Residents will still […]
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Gov. Pritzker says Illinois now has 4 coronavirus-related deaths and 422 cases
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that there are now four coronavirus-related deaths and 422 cases of the virus in the state. The three new deaths include a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80s, and out-of-state resident in her 70s who was staying in Sangamon County. Illinois’ first […]
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128 additional coronavirus cases bring Illinois total to 288
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 128 additional coronavirus cases — an 80% increase — on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number to 288 infected and one death. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that the majority of the 288 cases include 178 cases in Cook County, 45 in DuPage County, 18 in Lake County, […]
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Governor Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to assist with coronavirus response
Governor J.B. Pritzker has activated the Illinois National Guard to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak, which has left 1 dead and at least 160 infected in Illinois. Approximately 60 Illinois National Guard service members will be assisting. The members include 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group and 17 planners and liaison […]
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Illinois Attorney General vows to take action on price gouging related to coronavirus
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning businesses and stores to maintain fair prices amid the coronavirus outbreak after dozens of price gouging reports. Raoul’s office will take action to stop unfair pricing on items that are “crucial to stopping the spread of the coronavirus outbreak,” according to a statement released on Tuesday. The office […]
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1st Illinois coronavirus death reported as cases jump to 160
A woman in her 60s is the first coronavirus-related death in Illinois as the number of cases has increased by 50% to 160 cases statewide, officials said. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The woman was a Chicago resident in […]
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12 new coronavirus cases bring Illinois total to 105
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered gatherings of 50 or more people to be canceled as 12 new coronavirus cases were announced Monday, bringing the total to 105 cases statewide. The ban comes following guidelines issued Sunday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who recommended gatherings of 50 people or more be […]
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Illinois governor orders all restaurants, bars to close to dine-in customers as coronavirus cases rise to 93
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has ordered all restaurants and bars to be closed to dine-in customers through March 30 as the number of coronavirus cases jumps to 93. The order came Sunday afternoon during the governor’s daily press conference regarding COVID-19 and the order will take place starting Monday. Restaurants will still be open for […]