CAPITOL RECAP: State’s schools, restaurants and bars to be closed for at least 2 weeks

By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took an unprecedented step Sunday, March 15. to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic by ordering bars and restaurants in the state closed to the public starting on Tuesday, March 17. Establishments will remain open to drive-through and delivery service, but in-store dining will be closed through March 30. […]

Pritzker issues ‘Stay Home’ order throughout Illinois

Residents urged to stay home, but exemptions exist for several essential activities By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a “Stay at Home” order throughout Illinois, directing all residents to stay home except to conduct essential business, and all non-essential businesses to stop operations. The order, which takes effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, will […]