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Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces 1,178 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 39 additional related deaths in the past day during the daily COVID-19 press briefing Tuesday in Chicago. Ezike explained the numbers released Tuesday, including 17,230 newly recorded tests, were lower due to some public health employees being off work Monday for Memorial Day. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

Weekly COVID-19 deaths decline for first time during pandemic

May 27, 2020

By BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois For the first time since Illinois had its first reported case of COVID-19 in January, the state saw… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker talks about the recently concluded legislative session during a news conference Sunday in office at the Capitol in Springifield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after session

May 24, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers approved a state operating budget shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, but despite the passage of… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, brief the media Friday on the state's COVID-19 pandemic during a news conference in the governor's office at the Capitol in Springfield. (Pool photo by Justin L. Fowler/State Journal-Register)

Child care on pace for mass May 29 reopening

May 23, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – All of the state’s 5,000-plus child care providers not in operation will be advised to reopen… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker faced a number of questions from news media throughout the state Thursday on issues ranging from youth sports activities to worship services. (Pool photograph by Justin Fowler of the State Journal-Register of Springfield)

Pritzker administration working on guidance for reopening next week

May 22, 2020

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday his administration is developing guidelines for local governments and businesses to… Login to continue reading Login…

The percentage of COVID-19 tests with positive results daily in Illinois from March 10 to May 19. Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Credit: Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois)

Illinois on track to progress into next reopening phase

May 20, 2020

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — All of Illinois is “on track” to progress into the next phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s… Login to continue reading Login…

The graphic shows the state’s intensive care unit bed capacity over time from the beginning of April to May 17. Data from Illinois Department of Public Health. (Credit: Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois)

Pritzker details contact tracing pilot effort, defends misdemeanor emergency rule

May 18, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI and BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced the launch of Illinois’ contact tracing program… Login to continue reading Login…

CORONAVIRUS INFECTION RATES IN ILLINOIS Credit: Ben Orner of Capitol News Illinois

Pritzker: Testing key to reopening economy; Illinois death toll surpasses 4,000

May 15, 2020

By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – As the COVID-19-related death toll surpassed 4,000 Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is focusing… Login to continue reading Login…

The graphic shows the state’s ventilator capacity over time from the beginning of April to May 13. Data from Illinois Department of Public Health. (Credit: Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois)

Pritzker announces new employment resources for job seekers

May 14, 2020

By BEN ORNER, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced new resources to help the hundreds of thousands of people… Login to continue reading Login…

The graphic shows the state’s ventilator capacity over time from the beginning of April to May 12. Data from Illinois Department of Public Health. (Credit: Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois)

Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early

May 13, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois – SPRINGFIELD – The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as… Login to continue reading Login…