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Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Monday that Illinois could be in the predicted second wave of the coronavirus pandemic as cases surge in all regions across the state. “Experts have predicted for months that the country could see a resurgence of the virus as temperatures get colder and more people spend more time inside,” Pritzker said. “Here in Illinois, it...

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday released new guidance for how to celebrate the holidays and enjoy family gatherings safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Debating whether or not you should see family this holiday season?

Holiday shopping is usually a time for crowded stores, long lines and rushes to scoop up the best deals, but what will it look like during the coronavirus pandemic?

A Chicago resident has become the first West Nile virus-related death in Illinois this year, health officials said Thursday. The person fell ill with the virus and tested positive in mid-September, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Additional details about the death were not released. “Although we are already into fall, West Nile virus remains a risk until...

Illinois reported 2,563 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the statewide number of infections 52,918 one day before a modified stay-at-home order takes effect. The state also reported an additional 141 fatalities, lifting the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 2,355. The number close to numbers seen Tuesday, which saw the state’s highest amount of deaths in…

Illinois reported 2,253 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the statewide number of infections over 50,000. “Today, we are reporting that we have reached an unfortunate milestone of over 50,000 cases here in Illinois,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. The total number of cases as of Wednesday, sat at 50,355. The state also reported an…

April 29 briefing: Dr. Ngozi Ezike details the latest coronavirus case numbers for Illinois.