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Illinois surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19

— May 15, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The state reported another 130 COVID-19-related deaths in 17 counties Friday, May 15 as the virus-related death toll surpassed 4,000. There are now 90,369 confirmed…

Pritzker unveils reopening Illinois plan based on regions, phases
— May 5, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a plan Tuesday, May 5 for the gradual reopening of the state’s economy on a region-by-region basis, but he suggested it could take several…
Illinois preparing for massive contact-tracing project
— May 1, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The state of Illinois is about to hire hundreds of people to embark on a massive contact-tracing project to identify people who might have been exposed to COVID-19….
Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline, outlines financial support for businesses
— March 25, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a number of financial initiatives Wednesday, March 25 to assist owners of bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses during the economic slowdown…
As more counties report coronavirus cases, Pritzker says just stay home
— March 14, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The first novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed in central and southern Illinois, spanning eight counties, state officials said Saturday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s…

Illinois completes record 19,000 coronavirus tests in past 24 hours
— May 3, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday, May 3 reported the state’s highest one-day total of COVID-19 tests with 19,417 completed in the past 24 hours….
Pritzker: ‘I’ve given up’ on adequate federal COVID-19 response
— April 5, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday, April 5 he is “given up” on an adequate coronavirus response from the federal government and announced an expansion of emergency…
IDHS announces office closures, staff reductions
— March 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services said Thursday, March 19 that it is closing many of its offices around the state and will reduce staff at other offices at least…