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Gov. Pritzker says Illinois is preparing for the point where economy can reopen

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during an interview on Sunday that the state is now “getting ready for a point where we can begin to reopen the economy.” CBS host Margaret Breenan interviewed Pritzker on CBS’ Face The Nation program on Sunday regarding the coronavirus in Illinois. Pritzker said that hospitalizations are “barely increasing” now […]

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105 more COVID-19 deaths as Illinois officials remind public to wear face coverings

Illinois reported almost 2,500 new COVID-19 cases and 105 more deaths as officials urged the public to continue social distancing and wear face coverings. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 2,450 new coronavirus cases and 105 additional deaths on Saturday. The state’s total is now 58,505 positive cases and 2,559 deaths. Laboratories have […]

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Lake County sheriff files lawsuit against health department for COVID-19 patient names

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg has filed a lawsuit against the Lake County Health Department after health officials refused to release names and addresses of COVID-19 patients. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday and a hearing has been scheduled for this Friday, records show. “We know the Lake County Health Department has been diligently working […]