Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases and 59 deaths as Illinois has surpassed its goal of 10,000 tests within 24 hours for the third day in a row. Pritzker said during his brief Sunday press conference that there are now 43,903 cases, which is 2,126 more than Saturday, and 1,933 deaths, […]
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Illinois hits goal of 10,000+ COVID-19 tests for second day in a row
State officials said that Illinois has surpassed its goal of 10,000 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours for the second day in a row as they announced 80 new deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike announced 2,119 coronavirus cases and 80 additional deaths on Saturday. Ezike said that 12,177 people were […]
Illinois sees largest increase in COVID-19 cases as testing ramps up
State officials announced over 2,700 new COVID-19 cases and 108 additional deaths in the past day as Illinois has surpassed its daily testing goal. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday that the state tested 16,124 within the past day, surpassing the state’s goal of 10,000 tests per day. “Surpassing 10,000 tests is a very important milestone. […]
Illinois stay-at-home order extended through May 29 with modifications
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has extended Illinois’ stay-at-home order through May 29 with modified guidelines, including some businesses like animal grooming and gardening centers being allowed to reopen. Pritzker said Illinois is projected to see a peek or plateau of deaths between late April and early May. If the stay-at-home order had been lifted this week, […]
Gov. Pritzker to formally announce extension of stay-at-home order, reports say
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected on Thursday to announce an extension to the state’s stay-at-home order along with a face mask requirement, reports say. NBC Chicago reported that sources said Pritzker will make the announcement at his daily press conference. The order could be extended through May 30, NBC reported. The order will also […]
Illinois sees over 2,000 new coronavirus cases in past day
State officials announced over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases and 98 new deaths as over 9,000 tests were conducted within the past 24 hours, which is the largest amount so far. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the state’s COVID-19 total has reached 35,108 cases, which is 2,049 more than Tuesday, and 1,565 deaths. […]
Gov. Pritzker says he’s “ruled out” opening businesses on May 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he has ruled out opening up businesses on May 1, strongly hinting that the Illinois stay-at-home order will be extended as he said the state is “weeks away from its peak.” The comment came during Pritzker’s daily press conference Tuesday afternoon after he was asked if he would follow states like […]
Gov. Pritzker says Illinois won’t see COVID-19 peak until mid-May
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during an interview on Tuesday that COVID-19 cases in Illinois likely won’t peak until mid-May. Pritzker made the comment on Washington Post Live during an interview with reporter Robert Costa Tuesday morning after he said that Illinois has not peaked yet. Illinois was the second state to implement the stay-at-home rule […]
40% of ICU beds in Illinois occupied by coronavirus patients; 59 additional deaths reported
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that the number of coronavirus patients hospitalized has increased but the number of them in the ICU has decreased. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Monday 1,151 new coronavirus cases and 59 related deaths. The state’s COVID-19 total has reached 31,508 cases and 1,349 deaths. The number of […]