Illinois reports 1,701 new COVID-19 cases, 58 deaths in two days
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Illinois reports 1,701 new COVID-19 cases, 58 deaths in two days

The state of Illinois has reported more than 1,700 new cases of coronavirus over the past two days. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease and 42 additional deaths on Wednesday. 715 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths were reported on Thursday. As of Wednesday, Massac and…

Illinois reports 296 new cases of coronavirus as state total tops 1,000

Illinois reports 296 new cases of coronavirus as state total tops 1,000

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…

As Illinois reports 29 new coronavirus cases, governor closes bars, dine-in restaurants
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As Illinois reports 29 new coronavirus cases, governor closes bars, dine-in restaurants

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…