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 […]
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Extra ‘Move Over’ Law patrols result in 281 citations, 77 arrests, ISP says
Extra patrols conducted statewide last week to specifically enforce Scott’s Law— also known as Move Over Law — resulted in 281 citations and 77 arrests, according to Illinois State Police. “Operation Lambert” was a special week-long campaign in honor of fallen trooper Christopher Lambert, 34, of Highland Park. He was killed in the line of […]
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Illinois State Police to conduct extra Scott’s Law patrols in week-long campaign
Extra patrols are being conducted statewide this week to specifically enforce Scott’s Law— also known as Move Over Law — in honor of fallen Illinois State Trooper Christopher Lambert, officials said. Trooper Lambert, 34, of Highland Park, was killed in the line of duty on January 12, 2019 when he was on scene of a […]