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President Donald Trump sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday criticizing their leadership and urging them to take action to combat violence in Chicago. The full letter from the White House is listed below: Dear Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot: I write to you today to call your attention to and...

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...

While taking part in an event in celebration of Juneteenth, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker outlined his plans to fight racial injustice in the state including criminal justice reform and pushing for police accountability.

The American Red Cross began testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies on Monday. The new test could indicate if the donor’s immune system has previously produced antibodies to the coronavirus, whether or not the individual experienced symptoms. “As an organization dedicated to helping others, the Red Cross is pleased to provide more information about COVID-19...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday requested that insurance companies expedite claims for Illinois businesses owners whose establishments have been damaged and looted amid unrest.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday requested that insurance companies expedite claims for Illinois businesses owners whose establishments have been damaged and looted amid unrest. Following protests prompted by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, many retail stores and other businesses in Chicago, the suburbs and elsewhere throughout the state were vandalized, looted and ransacked during the weekend...

Pastor Chris Harris delivers strong messages during a press conference on how Chicago is preparing for another weekend of protests.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker admitted on Friday that he’s worried about an uptick in coronavirus cases in the next two to three weeks following recent protests statewide with many demonstrators apparently ignoring social distancing. Several protests have taken place in the last two weeks in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after...

Illinois’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday allowing limited in-person instructions at both public and private schools this summer. In March, Pritzker ordered all Illinois schools to close amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and weeks later, he announced those doors would stay shut for the remainder of the academic year. In accordance with Phase Three...

It wasn’t long ago that Grace Hagemaster placed 11th in the 100 backstroke at the State Girls Swimming & Diving Meet. In the aftermath of that accomplishment, she felt driven to work hard and finish higher next season. But since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the 16-year-old has barely been able to get in the water. “It was really…

In a conference call with President Donald Trump and governors across the country Monday following a weekend of protests, violence and unrest nationwide, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took aim at the president’s rhetoric with the president himself. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday he planned to sign an executive order effectively lifting the stay-at-home restrictions that had been imposed on the state’s residents for more than two months amid the coronavirus pandemic. The comments came on the same day most of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago, entered Phase Three of Pritzker’s statewide reopening plan. Under...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker harshly condemned President Trump’s response to the protests following the controversial death of George Floyd in Minneapolis by calling the president a “racist, misognyist, homophobe.” On Friday, several other prominent Democrats including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused the president of inciting violence by protesters demonstrating over the death of Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued new guidelines for churches and religious services Thursday as most of the state prepares to move into Phase Three of its reopening plan. The Illinois Department of Public Health released a nine-page document laying out recommendations – not mandates – as it relates to holding worship services. Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order, which took effect May…

May 28: Gov. J.B. Pritzker says all four of Illinois’ health regions will be allowed to enter phase three of reopening beginning Friday.

An additional 2,758 coronavirus cases were reported in Illinois Friday, with much of the state on track to enter phase three of the state’s reopening plan in one week. The new cases lift the statewide total 105,444. Health officials also confirmed 110 additional deaths in the last 24 hours. The state’s death toll is now at 4,715, according to data…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he’s “very concerned” about the possibility of a surge in coronavirus cases this fall. At a daily news briefing, the governor said a surge is likely unless a vaccine or very effective treatment is available. While epidemiologists aren’t certain if there will be a surge, Pritzker stated, it’s important for the state to...

The total number of cases in Illinois’ northeast health care region, which encompasses the Chicago area, has surpassed the total of cases in mainland China, an NBC 5 Investigates analysis found. A total of 93,628 coronavirus cases were reported in Cook County and its eight collar counties as of Thursday evening. In mainland China, 84,063 individuals had contracted the coronavirus…

Cooling off during the summer will likely look different in the age of the pandemic, with many people asking: Can the virus that causes COVID-19 stay active in pool water?

Illinois marked a single-day record for coronavirus testing Thursday as an additional 2,268 coronavirus cases were reported statewide, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 102,686. Health officials also confirmed 87 additional deaths in the last 24 hours. The state’s death toll is now at 4,607, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health. One day…