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Illinois’ 11 regions will not automatically see any new COVID-19 mitigations, even if they hit the metrics that previously automatically triggered more restrictions, state health officials said Monday.

In order for Illinois to move to the new “Bridge Phase,” considered the final step before the full reopening, the entire state must meet the required metrics.

Illinois has now met the vaccination metric required to move to its new Bridge Phase, a transition phase before fully reopening, but the state isn’t advancing just yet, health officials said Wednesday.

While Illinois is on the verge of meeting the vaccination metric required to enter the new Bridge Phase of its reopening plan, it appears the state won’t be moving forward just yet.

Illinois’ recent COVID metrics, particularly those in three northern Illinois regions, are seeing a “concerning possible trend” that could mark the start of another resurgence, the state’s health department said Friday.

Illinois isn’t meeting the metrics required to move into its “Bridge Phase,” a transition phase that would increase capacity limitations ahead of a full reopening, the state’s health department said Friday.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that Illinois is moving “rapidly” toward the “Bridge Phase” of the state’s reopening plan, on track to potentially move into the new phase within days.

As the city continues to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines, Chicago officials announced a new design initiative in hopes to expand outdoor dining.

Rather than moving straight from Phase 4 reopening guidelines into Phase 5, a full reopening, Illinois will instead enter a transition phase that bridges the gap between the two.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced new guidelines aimed at transitioning Illinois to a full reopening. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new transition phase as part of Illinois’ reopening framework that would bridge the gap between the current Phase 4 of reopening and a full Phase 5 reopening. He also announced plans to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all Illinois residents over the age of 16, except for those in the city of...

How soon could Illinois reach Phase 5 of its reopening plan, marking a full reopening for the state? The answer might be sooner than you think.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that in addition to a new transition phase the state must reach before Phase 5, there are also changes being made to the current Phase 4 guidelines.

If Illinois meets the required metrics, it could soon enter a “Bridge Phase” of reopening and eventually even Phase 5, which would mark a complete reopening.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday new metrics and guidelines aimed at transitioning the state to a full reopening, unveiling what he called a “Bridge Phase” that would allow for higher capacity limits prior to entering Phase 5.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce a new coronavirus reopening plan for Illinois this week that could lay out new guidelines for the state as cases and deaths continue to fall.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce a new coronavirus reopening plan for Illinois this week that could lay out new guidelines for the state as cases and deaths continue to fall. Sandra Torres reports.

Later this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce a new phased reopening plan that could bring the state back to normal. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

The showdown over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s emergency authority and that of the Illinois State Legislature will likely be decided by a federal judge. Shortly after Clay County Judge Michael McHaney ruled that Pritzker exceeded his authority by extending the state’s stay-at-home order, the state announced it might seek to have the appeal heard in federal court. But before it...

Last week Illinois moved into phase four of the reopening plan, and while many businesses could reopen with precaution, bowling alley owners say their businesses are at a disadvantage. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports