Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order until April 30 as coronavirus cases increased by over 900 with 26 new deaths. Pritzker also extended the disaster proclamation and school closures. The stay-at-home order was initially set to end on April 7 before Pritzker extended it by 23 days. “Each […]
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Illinois COVID-19 cases surpass 5,000 with 73 deaths
Governor Pritzker announced medical facility expansions as coronavirus cases in Illinois increased by 461 since Sunday, bringing the state’s total to over 5,000 cases and 73 deaths. Pritzker, joined by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said Monday that the first phase of the McCormick Place field hospital will be completed this week. It will ultimately have […]
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Gov. Pritzker reports biggest jump in coronavirus cases in Illinois
Governor Pritzker announced the biggest jump in coronavirus cases in a day — 1,105 new cases bringing the state’s total to 4,596 and 65 deaths. Pritzker laid out the state’s efforts to improve COVID-19 testing capacity, speed, and access during his Sunday press conference. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that there were 1,105 […]
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First-ever death of an infant with coronavirus reported in Illinois
Governor Pritzker announced a Chicago infant with coronavirus is the first in the U.S. to die after contracting the virus as Illinois cases reach nearly 3,500 with 47 deaths. “There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant. A full investigation is underway to determine the cause of death,” said Illinois […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases surpass 3,000, including 34 deaths
Governor Pritzker announced increased SNAP benefits and additional support for homeless people as coronavirus cases in Illinois surpassed 3,000 with 34 deaths on Friday. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that there were 488 new cases and eight new virus-related deaths, bringing the state’s total to 3,026 cases and 34 deaths. Approximately 86% of […]
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Trump approves IL disaster declaration; coronavirus cases increase by 673 in a day
President Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Illinois as the number of coronavirus cases rise to 2,538 and 26 deaths as of Thursday. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in Illinois and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by COVID-19, the White House said. Illinois […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases rise to 1,865, 19 deaths; state income tax deadline extended
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday over $90 million in small business aid and a state income tax filing extension as coronavirus cases reach 1,865 and 19 deaths. Three new coronavirus-related deaths were announced Wednesday which include a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man in his 60s, and a Will County […]
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16 dead, 1,535 test positive for coronavirus in Illinois as half of state’s hospital beds already filled
State officials announced on Tuesday that coronavirus cases in Illinois have increased to 1,535 and 16 deaths. Hospital beds are already over half filled. The four new deaths announced Tuesday include a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s. The number […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases rises to 1,285 and 12 dead as the state partners with manufacturing firms
Illinois now has 1,285 coronavirus cases and 12 deaths as Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the state has partnered with manufacturers to increase production of medical supplies. The three new deaths announced Monday include two Cook County men in their 80s and a Cook County man in his 90s. The number of cases, which have occurred […]