Governor JB Pritzker

Mask sign in compliance with state mandate at Whole Foods in Schaumburg on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Mask Mandate in Illinois Set for Release on Monday, February 28, 2022

Fri Feb 25, 2022 02:04 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – For most of the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinoisans have been mandated to wear masks indoors per Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Star Mothers Luncheon gives senior civilian and military leaders a chance to thank Gold Star mothers for their service to our nation and its military. Governor JB Pritzker thanked the Gold Star Mothers and said he was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with them. In addition to the sacrifice their sons and daughters gave to their nation, many Gold Star mothers keep their Fallen Heroes memories alive and continue their service to the community and to the military, said Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James, the Commander of First Army and keynote speaker at the luncheon. The luncheon was held at the First Infantry Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept. 29., 2019

Illinois Fourth District Court of Appeals Dismisses Gov. Pritzker’s School Mask Order Appeal As ‘Moot’

Fri Feb 18, 2022 07:23 am Cardinal News

An appellate court dismissed Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling (Judy Wang/WGN News. YouTube Tips ⓘ By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The temporary restraining order blocking […]

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Insists School Masks Still Mandated Despite Judge and Legislators Blocking Rule

Wed Feb 16, 2022 09:19 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Despite a district court judge and a top legislative committee blocking Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask and exclusion mandate, the governor says students are […]

After Gov. Pritzker’s Pardon, Legislation Introduced to Prevent Arsonists from Becoming Fire Chiefs

Wed Feb 16, 2022 09:10 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Republican state lawmakers want to know how a convicted arsonist could become chief of an Illinois fire department. Jerame Simmons received a pardon from […]

Jim Durkin R-Western Springs (SOURCE: repdurkin.com)

Illinois Lawmakers Blame SAFE-T Act After Shooting Death Case in Chicago Results in No Murder Charge

Thu Feb 10, 2022 07:26 am Cardinal News

Illinois House GOP calls for pepeal of SAFE-T Act after Pritzker Law lets criminal evade justice (Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs). YouTube Tips ⓘ By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Citing a grand jury’s refusal […]

Student wearing mask (Alexandra Koch/pixaby)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Announces Upcoming End of One COVID-19 Mask Mandate and the Modification of Another

Wed Feb 9, 2022 02:10 pm Cardinal News

News Conference Expected Wednesday Afternoon The state’s indoor mask mandate may soon be changing. Governor JB Pritzker could unveil a new plan Wednesday afternoon as Mundelein High School students protest that they are done wearing […]

Gov. Pritzker Appeals Ruling that Blocks School Mask Mandate Enforcement

Tue Feb 8, 2022 08:49 am Cardinal News

Very early Monday morning, the Illinois Attorney General filed an appeal against an order tossing the statewide COVID-19 mask mandate in schools — with Gov. JB Pritzker saying the judge’s ruling cultivates chaos. CBS 2’s […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 58,505 with 2,450 New Cases; 105 More Deaths for a Total of 2,559 Deaths Reported Friday, May 2, 2020

Sat May 2, 2020 03:17 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Saturday May 2, 2020 announced 2,450 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 105 additional deaths. New Coronavirus deaths for each 24-hour period were 105 […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 56,055 with 3,137 New Cases; 105 More Deaths for a Total of 2,457 Deaths Reported Friday, May 1, 2020

Sat May 2, 2020 03:17 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday May 1, 2020 announced 3,137 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 105 additional deaths. COVID-19 statistics are available by zip code at … […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 52,918 with 2,563 New Cases; 141 More Deaths for a Total of 2,355 Deaths Reported Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thu Apr 30, 2020 05:09 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Thursday April 30, 2020 announced 2,563 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 141 additional deaths. The IDPH reported today an out of state death […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 50,355 with 2,253 New Cases; 92 More Deaths for a Total of 2,215 Deaths Reported Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Thu Apr 30, 2020 05:09 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 announced 2,253 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 92 additional deaths. COVID-19 statistics are available by zip code at … […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 48,102 with 2,219 New Cases; 144 More Deaths for a Total of 2,125 Deaths Reported Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tue Apr 28, 2020 03:07 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 announced 2,219 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 144 additional deaths. The IDPH reported the highest number of deaths in […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 45,883 with 1,980 New Cases; 50 More Deaths for a Total of 1,983 Deaths Reported Monday, April 27, 2020

Mon Apr 27, 2020 05:46 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday, April 27, 2020 announced 1,980 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 50 additional deaths. COVID-19 statistics are available by zip code at … […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 43,903 with 2,126 New Cases; 59 More Deaths for a Total of 1,933 Deaths Reported Sunday, April 26, 2020

Sun Apr 26, 2020 03:16 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Sunday, April 26, 2020 announced 2,126 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. COVID-19 statistics are available by zip code at … […]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Total 41,777 with 2,119 New Cases; 80 More Deaths for a Total of 1,874 Deaths Reported Saturday, April 25, 2020

Sun Apr 26, 2020 03:14 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Saturday, April 25, 2020 announced 2,119 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 80 additional deaths. COVID-19 statistics are available by zip code at … […]

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