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Illinois is still operating under its phase four guidelines, but with other states backtracking on their reopening plans and some instituting travel restrictions or heightened closures to prevent new spikes, could the state see changes ahead? The answer: yes, if the health metrics and state officials deem it necessary. In the Midwest alone, Indiana postponed its move to phase five,…

As the state of Illinois moved to phase four of its reopening plan Friday, many businesses were able to welcome back customers. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has shared his thoughts on whether he believes the city of Chicago is defying the state’s reopening guidance by allowing gatherings of up to 100 people. Under phase four of Pritzker’s five-phase reopening plan, Restore Illinois, gatherings are limited to 50 people or fewer. However, in accordance with reopening guidance issued by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and...

Plenty of changes are expected as Illinois enters phase four of its reopening plan at the end of the week, but what about the next and final phase? The answer is, the state could remain in phase four for some time. Under Illinois’ reopening plan, the only way phase five will begin is with a vaccine, a widely available and…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released long-awaited guidance for schools across the state as questions swirl over how instruction will resume in the fall. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

The city of Chicago is launching four new free coronavirus testing sites starting Tuesday in a new pilot program, according to the mayor’s office.

Health officials in Chicago say there’s a 5% chance that someone in a gathering of 10 people has an active COVID-19 infection – and that those odds rise sharply as the size of the group increases.

Chicago will be ready to enter phase four with the rest of Illinois on Friday, several days earlier than health experts had initially planned, the mayor announced. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses the city’s decision to move into Phase Four of the coronavirus reopening plan.

Plenty of changes are expected as Chicago enters phase four of its reopening plan at the end of the week, but even more could be in store as the city continues through this phase. As of Monday, Chicago is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan at the end of the week, easing restrictions and allowing larger gatherings…

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady urged residents to remain cautious and heed safety guidelines as the city prepares to enter phase four sooner than expected.

Chicago will be ready to enter phase four with the rest of Illinois on Friday, five days earlier than health experts had initially planned, the mayor announced.

Chicago is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, easing restrictions even further and allowing larger gatherings to take place. The transition will bring back several businesses and attractions to the city. “The service and sacrifice made by Chicagoans from every corner of our city and every walk of life has allowed us to safely reach the…

As Chicago enters phase four at the end of the week, the city will see some big changes.

Chicago’s Field Museum hopes to open in the “next few weeks” after being shuttered for months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a museum spokeswoman said Monday. The iconic natural history museum has recently working to develop rigorous health and safety plans, according to its website. When it comes to specifics, the museum is considering one-way paths for...

UPDATE: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city health officials are set to hold a press conference to discuss the changes at 1:30 p.m. Watch live in the player above. With Chicago set to enter phase four earlier than anticipated, Mayor Lori Lightfoot will reveal details on how the city plans to begin the next phase of reopening. The mayor, along…

Chicago is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, easing restrictions even further and allowing larger gatherings to take place.

Indoor dining will be allowed to resume in Chicago next week, but there will be restrictions. The loosening of restrictions will come on the same day Illinois is set to enter phase four of the state’s reopening plan. Though Chicago won’t be entering its own phase four until at least July 1, Lightfoot said “indoor dining and drinking can...

Indoor dining will be allowed to resume with capacity limitations in Chicago on June 26, the mayor announced Friday. The loosening of restrictions will come on the same day Illinois is set to enter phase four of the state’s reopening plan. Though Chicago won’t be entering its own phase four until at least July 1, Lightfoot said “indoor dining and…

As Chicago and Illinois health officials discuss the possibility of moving into phase four, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she believes the city will be able to “safely” allow indoor dining at area bars and eateries. Currently, restaurants and bars can only offer outdoor dining, which comes with space limitations and leaves capacity dependent on weather. “We can do it and…