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All four of Illinois’ health regions will be allowed to enter to the next phase of reopening after meeting the health criteria necessary to begin easing restrictions, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

May 28 briefing: IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike reveals the latest coronavirus data for Illinois.

With the state of Illinois set to move forward into Phase Three of the “Restore Illinois” plan this week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that despite reopening more portions of the state’s economy, coronavirus case numbers and hospitalizations are continuing to trend in the right direction.

All four of Illinois’ health regions remain on track to enter to the next phase of reopening this week, data shows. As of Tuesday, four days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three in as early as three days – if they meet the required metrics Illinois’ four reopening regions — Northeast, North Central,…

All four of Illinois’ health regions remain on track to enter to the next phase of reopening one week from Friday, data shows. As of Friday, eight days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three in as early as seven days – if they meet the required metrics. Chicago, however, will not be eligible…

May 22 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker outlines the requirements for child care providers to reopen in phase three of the state’s plan.

May 15 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker discusses latest testing and positivity rate data.

Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed as Illinois enters phase three of its reopening plan, but does it need to be the same 10 people and do you still need to social distance? Illinois officials answered some of those questions Thursday as much of the state prepares to enter the next reopening stage at the end of…

Despite Illinois allowing restaurants to reopen for outdoor seating in phase three of its reopening plan, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said city residents shouldn’t expect that to happen this month. “I don’t think we’re going to be ready by May 29 but my hope is soon in June we’re going to be ready,” Lightfoot said during a press briefing...

Chicago may not be ready to enter phase three of reopening with much of Illinois this month, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday. Lightfoot declined to give a “magic date,” but said the decision will be made when the city meets the health metrics laid out in her city-specific five-phased reopening plan. “The magic date is when we hit our metrics,”…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot answers questions about reopening restaurants for outdoor dining, the lakefront and more during a press briefing on May 21.

The governor has allowed bars and restaurants to reopen with restrictions. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern explains the changes.

Illinois restaurants will be allowed to open for outdoor seating in phase three of the state’s reopening plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday. The move is a shift from the state’s original guidelines, though restaurants still cannot reopen for dine-in service until phase four. “After listening to and working with restaurant industry representatives together with our epidemiologists, today, I’m...

All four of Illinois’ health regions are trending in the right direction as the state inches closer to its next phase of reopening, data shows. As of Tuesday, 11 days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three of reopening in as early as 10 days – if they meet the required metrics. Illinois’ four…

Support for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order varies wildly between towns and counties, and tonight NBC 5 Investigates is taking a look at what the numbers are telling us about which areas are set to reopen more quickly than others. Phil Rogers has more.

May 19 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives update on where Illinois regions stand as state prepares for phase three of reopening.

While it remains unclear when exactly Chicago will enter phase three of its reopening plan, many residents are questioning when they will once again be allowed along the city’s beloved lakefront. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a one-on-one interview with NBC 5 Tuesday that she does plan on reopening “at some point this summer.” “I think sooner rather than…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sat down with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern for a one-on-one interview Tuesday. Here is the full interview.

Much of Illinois is preparing to loosen restrictions and enter phase three of the state’s five-phased reopening plan at the end of the month, but Chicago has its own plan. Though the city sits within a region that is so far on track to reopen as early as May 29, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has unveiled different guidelines for the…

Illinois will soon be hiring contact tracers across the state to interview coronavirus patients and identify and notify people they may have exposed. The process is crucial to the state’s ability to move forward during coronavirus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday. “Contact tracing is a long-standing disease control measure, and one that’s been part of our COVID-19 response since...