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Illinois Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, collapsed during House proceedings Sunday, prompting first responders to wheel the lawmaker off on a stretcher. Bailey was seen laying on the floor surrounded by other lawmakers as emergency responders attended to him. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said Bailey had been experiencing gastrointestinal issues and asked people to keep him in their thoughts, the…

Illinois residents shopped for more guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data. There have been more than 500,000 inquiries about gun purchases through November, according to Illinois State Police statistics. That is a 45% increase from…

As health officials across the U.S. brace for a potential surge in coronavirus cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, might Illinois see another statewide stay-at-home order? Here’s a look at what Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said most recently on the topic.

As new stay-at-home advisories take effect in Chicago and suburban Cook County amid rising coronavirus metrics, might Illinois see another statewide stay-at-home order? Here’s a look at what Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said on the topic.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned the state a mandatory stay-at-home order could be in place in coming days if coronavirus numbers fail to improve. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, back in Springfield for the return of the state legislature, announced several changes Wednesday to the state’s stay-at-home order. The next phase should begin at the end of the month and will now allow restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Some of the protests against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan in Illinois have had a dark side. The Anti-Defamation League described some of the rhetoric as anti-Semitic, racist and simply hateful. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

As some states are reopening, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new crackdown tool for businesses that defy his stay-at-home order, including fines and misdemeanor charges. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that he’s considering reopening the state region-by-region, but not by using a typical approach. At his daily coronavirus news conference, Pritzker said it’s important to think of regions not in the normal sense of the word, but as “health care regions,” which he said would be based on the availability of intensive care...

Illinois is seeing its infection rate gradually decline, but how will the state approach reopening? NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more.

A small northern Illinois church defied crowd restrictions in the state’s latest stay-at-home order, holding a Sunday service with dozens of people. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extension of the order, which took effect Friday and lifts May 30, allows for worship limited to groups of 10, along with other social distancing measures. Roughly 100 people attended The Beloved Church in Lena, according to...

The last month has been hard on most businesses, and those allowed to reopen Friday under Illinois’ modified stay-at-home order are preparing, hoping for an influx of customers ready to return to a new normal. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

A second Illinois lawmaker has filed a lawsuit against Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his stay-at-home order issued to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

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A judge has ruled against Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, issuing a restraining order over the extension of the state’s stay-at-home order, putting the statewide plan in jeopardy. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois’ new stay-at-home order lifts some restrictions, including at golf courses, as residents stare down another 30 days in isolation. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced he is extending the statewide stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read Pritzker’s full statement on Illinois’ state-at-home extension below: To start, let me explain a bit about the role of modeling in my decision making. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I’ve taken into consideration a variety of models from researchers across...

While the number of people in Illinois hospitals has increased in recent days, there are signs of progress as Gov. J.B. Pritzker evaluates whether to make changes to the state’s stay-at-home order. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced he will extend the state’s stay-at-home order until the end of April as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Read Pritzker’s full statement below as provided by the governor’s office. Good afternoon. I’m joined again today by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and by Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. We also...