Governor JB Pritzker today announced the extension of the stay-at-home order throughout Illinois until the end of April. The news comes as the state health department reported 937 new cases of coronavirus and 26 deaths on Tuesday. “I have let the science guide our decisions and I’ve relied upon the top medical experts, scientists, public…
Governor JB Pritzker has announced plans to temporarily convert part of McCormick Place into a care facility for patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms. The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA. “Based on science, data, and the guidance of health experts, our approach to…
Today, the state of Illinois reported 461 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The deaths include an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center. According to the governor’s office, all of the deaths occurred in the Chicago metro area. They include males and females in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Yesterday, the state reported 1,105…
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 296 new cases of coronavirus and three deaths on Sunday. The latest report also includes news that one of the new cases involves an infant. The deaths included a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s, and a McLean County woman in her…
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that residents should remain at home. It also means that non-essential businesses will need to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor said that the decision was based on conversations that he had with “some of the best medical experts, epidemiologists, mathematicians, and modelers.” The order means that…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today that the city is temporarily suspending the issuance of some tickets, the collection of debt, and penalties for late payment. The measures take effect immediately and will last through April 30. They are intended to help reduce the financial impact of COVID-19 on the city’s residents. “This is a common-sense…
The previously scheduled Chicago city council meeting set for March 18 has been postponed to a later, yet-to-be-determined date. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office made the announcement on Monday. It follows guidance from Governor JB Pritzker on limiting gatherings. An executive order gives local governments the flexibility to conduct meetings without in-person attendance. The mayor’s office…
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During a briefing on COVID-19 in Illinois, Governor Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will close to dine-in patrons. At this point, the decision does not affect delivery, pick-up, or drive-through services. As for dine-in businesses, the governor says that the closures will go into effect at the end of business on Monday. It will…
As with any emergency, there will be a minority who refuse to heed warnings from experts. However, it’s one thing to put your own well-being at risk. It’s another thing to put others at risk. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted a mixed response from citizens, government officials, and the media. Early on,…
