Governor JB Pritzker

Illinois Cases Total 1535 with 250 New Cases; 4 More Deaths for a Total of 16 Deaths Reported Tuesday March 24, 2020

Tue Mar 24, 2020 02:45 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, announced 250 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents […]

Illinois Cases Total 1285 with 236 New Cases; 3 More Deaths for a Total of 12 Deaths Monday March 23, 2020

Mon Mar 23, 2020 03:10 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. […]

Illinois Cases Total 1049 with 296 New Cases, Including an Infant Case; 3 Additional Deaths for a Total of 9 Deaths Sunday March 22, 2020

Sun Mar 22, 2020 02:45 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Sunday, March 22, 2020 announced 296 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an infant. IDPH also announced three deaths. The deaths included a Cook […]

Illinois Cases Total 753 with 168 New Cases, 1 Death for a Total of 6 Deaths as Stay-at-Home Order Begins at 5 PM Saturday March 21, 2020

Sat Mar 21, 2020 02:55 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 168 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including another death; a Cook County man in his 70s. DeKalb County is now also reporting a […]

Gov. JB Pritzker Executive Order: “Stay at Home” Effective March 20 Thru April 7, 2020 as 163 New Cases (Total 585 Cases) and 1 Additional Death (Total 5 Deaths)

Fri Mar 20, 2020 03:27 pm Cardinal News

On Friday, March 20, 2020 announced an Executive Order to “Stay at Home” effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. through April 7, 2020. All non-essential businesses must stop operating, while grocery shopping, pharmacies, […]

Three More Coronavirus COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois, 134 New Cases for a Total of 422 Cases in 22 Counties in Illinois

Thu Mar 19, 2020 03:10 pm Cardinal News

During a Press Briefing on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at about 2:50 p.m., Gov. JB Pritzker reported three more deaths in Illinois, and added that the case count continues to grow exponentially. Part of the […]

IDPH Reports 128 New Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases for a Total of 288 Cases in Illinois and a Total of 42 Cases at a DuPage County Nursing Home

Wed Mar 18, 2020 03:16 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Two additional counties are now reporting cases; Kendall and Madison counties. An additional 20 individuals at the long-term […]

First Coronavirus Death in Illinois, Outbreak at Nursing Facility, 55 New Cases for a Total of 160 Cases

Tue Mar 17, 2020 03:37 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was a Chicago resident in her 60s who tested positive […]

Election Judge Wants To See Illinois Primary Postponed as Gov. Pritzker Fails to Follow His Own Social Distancing Executive Order at Polling Places

Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:27 am Cardinal News

Election Judge Doug Brooks is concerned about the coronavirus pandemic (CBS Chicago). Cook County and Lake County courts have shut down, but polling places remain open for today’s presidential primary Election Day, even after Gov. […]

Coronavirus Infections in Illinois Increase by 12 to Total 105; First Case in Will County and Peoria County Announced on Monday, March 16, 2020

Mon Mar 16, 2020 05:25 pm Cardinal News

The first coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case was reported in Will County today at the State of Illinois coronavirus update on Monday, March 16, 2020. The increase was smaller than yesterday’s increase, which was 29. Also, […]

Bars and Restaurants in Illinois Ordered to Close Monday Night, March 16, 2020 through Monday March 30, 2020; Drive-Thru and Pick-Up May Operate

Sun Mar 15, 2020 04:35 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s ordered Sunday afternoon March 15, 2020 that all bars and restaurants in Illinois must close to dine-in customers from the end of business Monday night, March 16, 2020 through March 30, […]

IDPH Reports 29 New Cases Totaling 93 at Gov. JB Pritzker’s Coronavirus Press Conference Sunday, March 15, 2020

Sun Mar 15, 2020 03:35 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health along with Governor J.B. reported on Sunday March 15, 2020 reported 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois to a total of 93. Five additional counties are […]

Airports Not Prepared for Influx of Passengers from Europe Travel Ban; Scenes from O’Hare

Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:34 pm Cardinal News

The European travel ban activated by Proclamation by President of the United States Donald J. Trump went into effect at midnight Friday (actually 11:59 p.m. on Friday/Saturday). The travel ban proclamation was announced Wednesday, March […]

IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Governor J.B. Pritzker Report 18 New Coronavirus Cases Up to a Total of 64 in Illinois on Saturday, March 14, 2020

Sat Mar 14, 2020 03:28 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health along with Governor J.B. reported the first coronavirus case associated with a long-term care facility, and the first cases of of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Central Illinois and Southern Illinois. […]

Tell Gov. Pritzker’s Office to Postpone Election Day Tuesday, March 17, 2020 to Maintain Social Distancing for Coronavirus Mitigation

Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:36 am Cardinal News

Louisiana became the first state on Friday, March 13, 2020 to postpone an election due to the coronavirus outbreak. Louisiana is pushing back their April 4, 2020 primary until June 20, 2020 — only 18 […]

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