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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.