Illinois coronavirus update

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

IDPH Announces 14 New Cases in Illinois as Governor Pritzker Declares that All Illinois Schools Will Temporarily Close

Sat Mar 14, 2020 07:51 am Cardinal News

At the governor’s daily Friday’s COVID-19 update, March 13, 2020, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recognized that President Donald Trump declared a National Emergency, but stated that the time has “long since past the moment when […]

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. […]

Illinois Coronavirus Patients on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Up to 25 from 19 Tuesday; Two New Patients Are Located in Arlington Heights

Wed Mar 11, 2020 07:45 pm Cardinal News

The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois was reported at 25 on Wednesday March 11, 2020, including the first Lake County resident, and two additional people in Arlington Heights, according to a briefing by Gov. […]

Arlington Heights Mariano's Pharmacy Barrier set up during operating hours on Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Coronavirus Case Each in Kane and McHenry Counties Mark First Illinois Cases Outside Cook County; 6 New Cases in Cook County

Tue Mar 10, 2020 08:35 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Kane County Health Department (KCHD), and the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) today announced the first Illinois residents outside of Chicago and Cook County to test positive […]

UPDATED: Illinois Disaster Proclamation Announced As Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases Increase from 7 to 11 from Sunday to Monday

Mon Mar 9, 2020 03:00 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared a disaster proclamation Monday, March 9, 2020 over the coronavirus outbreak as the number of cases increased from 7 to 11 on Monday. A “disaster proclamation” is the Illinois version […]

Officials Announce 7th Person Diagnosed with Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Illinois — a Chicago Resident, Age 60 in Serious Condition

Sun Mar 8, 2020 06:02 pm Cardinal News

Health officials announced Sunday afternoon March 8, 2019 that a seventh person in Illinois was diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19. The patient is a man in his 60’s, who lives in Chicago, and is hospitalized in […]

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