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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, […]

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans Postpones Most Cases for 30 Days Due to Coronavirus Emergency

Sun Mar 15, 2020 08:45 pm Cardinal News

On Friday, March 13, 2020 Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced that most criminal and civil cases in the Circuit Court of Cook County will be postponed for a 30-day period starting Tuesday, […]

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 […]

City of Chicago Enforcement “Half Mitigates” Bars and Liquor Establishments Out of Concern for Social Distancing to Moderate Spread of Coronavirus

Sun Mar 15, 2020 01:47 pm Cardinal News

SHARING DRINKS OBSERVED Officials from the City of Chicago on Sunday March 15, 2020 just before 11:30 a.m. announced restrictions for bars and restaurants that sell liquor in Chicago in an effort to support Social […]

Court-Ordered Evictions, Cook County Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program Suspended Due to COVID-19 Precautions

Sat Mar 14, 2020 08:29 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has suspended all court-ordered evictions for the next 30 days, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The suspension is in response to an order from the […]

Arlington Heights Park District Announces Closures and Program Cancellations for ‘Coronavirus Plan of Action’

Sat Mar 14, 2020 05:05 pm Cardinal News

In a special meeting at the end of business today, Friday, March 13, 2020 the Park Board of Commissioners decided to close several recreation facilities until further notice in an effort to prevent the community […]

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 […]

Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart Signs Disaster Proclamation for Coronavirus Response

Fri Mar 13, 2020 02:37 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart on Friday, March 13, 2020 signed a disaster proclamation — a proactive measure that will allow Lake County to access additional state and federal funding and resources for coronavirus […]

Coronavirus Mitigation: District 214 Closes All Facilities Monday, March 16, 2020, Intends to Re-Open for Classes Monday, March 30, 2020

Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:17 pm Cardinal News

District 214 Superintendent David R. Schuler, Ph.D. announced Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:35 a.m. that the school district will cancel classes for the week of Monday, March 16, 2020, using four emergency days following […]

District 25 Announces Closure of All District 25 Facilities from Saturday March 14, 2020 Until at Least End of Day, Sunday, March 29, 2020

Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:48 am Cardinal News

District 25 on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. announced the closure of all District 25 facilities effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. The closure will last at least through the end of Spring Break, […]

Seven Additional Coronavirus Cases in Chicagoland Reported March 12, 2020; Followed Information About Guidance and Mandates from Officials

Thu Mar 12, 2020 06:47 pm Cardinal News

Governor JB Pritzker began a press conference on coronavirus on Thursday March 12, 2020 by announcing that all major sports teams have been asked to cancel games or play without spectators until May 1, 2020. […]

Stevenson High School (District 125) Closing Friday March 13, 2020 with Tentative Plan to Re-Open on Monday, April 6, 2020

Thu Mar 12, 2020 04:06 pm Cardinal News

District 125 Superintendent Dr. Eric Twadell announced Thursday March 12, 2020 that, in order to safeguard the health and wellness of all students and staff, Stevenson High School will close from March 13, 2020 until […]

District 214 Explains E-Learning Plans, Events Management; Cancels All Co-Curricular Activities Thursday, March 12 Through End of Spring Break Monday March 20, 2020

Thu Mar 12, 2020 03:01 pm Cardinal News

On Thursday March 12, 2020, Township High School District 214 Superintendent David R. Schuler, Ph.D. sent an email to the school district community notifying current plans and anticipated plans to mitigate the spread of the […]

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