Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that there are now four coronavirus-related deaths and 422 cases of the virus in the state. The three new deaths include a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80s, and out-of-state resident in her 70s who was staying in Sangamon County. Illinois’ first […]
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Patient who was treated by Highland Park paramedics tests positive for coronavirus
Three Highland Park Fire Department personnel will be in quarantine for 14 days after coming into contact with a patient who later tested positive for coronavirus. The City of Highland Park said that the three members responded on Monday to an emergency call at a home in Highland Park. They cared for a patient who […]
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128 additional coronavirus cases bring Illinois total to 288
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 128 additional coronavirus cases — an 80% increase — on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number to 288 infected and one death. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that the majority of the 288 cases include 178 cases in Cook County, 45 in DuPage County, 18 in Lake County, […]
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Governor Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to assist with coronavirus response
Governor J.B. Pritzker has activated the Illinois National Guard to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak, which has left 1 dead and at least 160 infected in Illinois. Approximately 60 Illinois National Guard service members will be assisting. The members include 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group and 17 planners and liaison […]
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Illinois Attorney General vows to take action on price gouging related to coronavirus
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning businesses and stores to maintain fair prices amid the coronavirus outbreak after dozens of price gouging reports. Raoul’s office will take action to stop unfair pricing on items that are “crucial to stopping the spread of the coronavirus outbreak,” according to a statement released on Tuesday. The office […]
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1st Illinois coronavirus death reported as cases jump to 160
A woman in her 60s is the first coronavirus-related death in Illinois as the number of cases has increased by 50% to 160 cases statewide, officials said. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The woman was a Chicago resident in […]
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3 Highland Park paramedics in quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
Three Highland Park Fire Department personnel are in quarantine after coming into contact with a patient who may have been exposed to the virus, officials said. The City of Highland Park said that the three members responded on Monday to an emergency call at a home in Highland Park. They cared for a patient who […]
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12 new coronavirus cases bring Illinois total to 105
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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McHenry County Department of Health cannot test for coronavirus
The McHenry County Health Department is continuing to investigate the contacts of two confirmed coronavirus cases in the county while also reminding the public they cannot test for the virus. “As a result of the high demand for testing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories has instituted a prioritization process for testing,” said […]