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Residents Express Joy and Relief as Illinois Fully Reopens
Illinois residents enjoyed a renewed sense of normalcy Friday evening as the state marked the first day it’s been fully reopen in more than a year. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Nightly Update: Phase 5, Reopening Stress, Chicago Plans
The top stories you need to know for Thursday, June 10.
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Mental Health Experts Offer Advice As Illinois Reopens
Illinois is reopening Friday and you may be excited, but mental health professionals say not everyone feels ready. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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WATCH: Gov. Pritzker Shares Excitement as Illinois Enters Phase 5 This Week
In an exclusive interview with NBC Chicago, Gov. Pritzker shares excitement as Illinois is set to fully reopen this week and enter Phase 5 of the state’s reopening plan Friday.
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Countdown to Reopening: What's Ahead for Chicago and Illinois
Preparations are underway as Illinois and Chicago prepare to enter Phase 5 of the state’s reopening plan. Lauren Petty reports.
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Chicago to Enter Phase 5 on June 11 With Rest of Illinois
The city of Chicago will no longer wait until July 4 to reopen. As announced Thursday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has cleared the city to reopen with the rest of the state on June 11. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Chicago Will Fully Reopen in Phase 5 on June 11 With the Rest of Illinois, Lightfoot Says
Chicago will fully reopen in Phase 5 on June 11 with the rest of Illinois, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday.
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Illinois Phase 5: What Will Change Statewide and When
Barring a significant rise in COVID-19 metrics, Illinois could lift all capacity limitations and fully reopening its economy as soon as June 11. But what exactly will it look like, and what changes will be put into place?
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Illinois Phase 5: What Will Change Statewide and When
Barring a significant rise in COVID-19 metrics, Illinois could lift all capacity limitations and fully reopening its economy as soon as June 11.
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When Will Chicago Enter Phase 5 and Fully Reopen? Here's What Lightfoot Said
Will Chicago join Illinois if the state fully reopens next month? According to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the answer is maybe.
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When Will Chicago Enter Phase 5 and Fully Reopen? Here's What Lightfoot Said
Will Chicago join the state in potentially reopening next month?
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Santa's Village Amusement Park to Reopen Memorial Day Weekend
Santa’s Village announced the amusement park will reopen for the 2021 season Memorial Day weekend with new attractions, following a major closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
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Illinois Phase 5: When State Could Fully Reopen and What Else You Need to Know
Barring a significant rise in COVID-19 metrics, Illinois could lift all capacity limitations and fully reopening its economy as soon as June 11.
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Chicago Updates Mask Guidelines
Chicago will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated people in most settings. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Illinois Reopening Plan: Bridge Phase and Phase 5 Explained
Currently in Phase 4 of its reopening plan, Illinois is preparing to enter the Bridge Phase at the end of this week, marking the start of a transitional period before the final Phase 5. So what does this all mean?
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Recap: This Week's Top News Headlines in Chicago and Illinois
A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with Kye Martin.
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Illinois to Enter Bridge Phase Next Week
Illinois is set loosen more COVID restrictions next week when it enters the Bridge Phase of its reopening plan on May 14. Lauren Petty reports.
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Illinois' Top Doctor Provides Update on Vaccinations, Reopening Plan
On Thursday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided an update on vaccinations in Illinois as well as the steps being taken for the state to move to Phase 5 of its reopening plan next month.
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What Metrics Illinois Has to Reach to Move to the Bridge Phase and Phase 5
The state of Illinois is on track to enter Phase 5 of its reopening plan – which would mark a full reopening with no capacity limits – in July, officials announced Tuesday.
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Illinois Reopening Plan: What Restrictions Change in Phase 4, Bridge Phase, and Phase 5
Illinois is currently in Phase 4 of its reopening plan and must first enter what’s known as the Bridge Phase before a full reopening in the final Phase 5, which has no capacity limits