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Illinois entered phase four of its reopening plan Friday, bringing back several businesses and increasing capacity for others. The state was previously in phase three of its plan since May 29. Phase four of the “Restore Illinois” plan allows for the reopening or expansion of several industries, including indoor dining at restaurants, health and fitness, movies and theaters, museums and…

Illinois health officials have launched a new map aimed at telling people if their county is more at-risk of COVID-19 as the state prepares to reopen further. The color-coded county map launched Thursday and offers a look at how each county fares based on “indicators” such as percentage of positive cases, amount of testing and other metrics used be the…

All of Illinois’ four health regions have met the required metrics and can move to phase four of the state’s reopening plan Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.

Phase four in Illinois begins Friday and it will come with plenty of changes.

If Illinois sees a surge in cases as it continues to gradually reopen, the state could move back to previous phases if necessary, health officials said Thursday. Illinois is currently set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, allowing several businesses and industries to either reopen or expand capacity. The state has been in phase three of its…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that all of Illinois’ health regions will be eligible to enter phase four of the state’s reopening plan Friday, but with that comes a warning.

Illinois is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, bringing back several businesses and increasing capacity for others. The state has been in phase three of its plan since May 29. Phase four of the “Restore Illinois” plan allows for the reopening or expansion of several industries, including indoor dining at restaurants, health and fitness, movies and…

There are still plenty of questions surrounding how Illinois schools will return to the classroom in the fall, but one thing is clear: face coverings will be required for all. What will that look like for students and teachers? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency will provide public K-12 districts in Illinois with 2.5 million cloth face masks. According to the…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released long-awaited guidance for schools across the state as instruction resumes in the fall.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released long-awaited guidance for schools across the state as questions swirl over how instruction will resume in the fall.

With Illinois schools allowed to return for in-person learning comes plenty of questions and concerns as schools and universities prepare for fall. News that instruction in classrooms could return with new restrictions was announced by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday. “Classroom learning provides necessary opportunities for our students to learn, socialize, and grow. The benefits of in-person instruction can’t...

Restaurants in Illinois can begin to allow indoor dining with some major changes starting Friday as the state moves into phase four of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois is about to enter phase four. But what will that mean for residents? The phase is the fourth of a five-step plan to reopen Illinois from a shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, the state is in its third phase of the plan, which began at the end of May. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday released new guidelines...

Chicago is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, easing restrictions even further and allowing larger gatherings to take place.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday released new guidelines for Illinois as the state looks to move into phase four of its reopening plan on Friday. Phase four of the “Restore Illinois” plan allows for the reopening or expansion of several industries, including indoor dining at restaurants, health and fitness, movies and theaters, museums and zoos and more. This next...

All four of Illinois’ health regions are currently on track to move to phase four as early as next week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday. “All regions seem to be meeting metrics to move to phase four,” the governor said during a press conference. The state has been in phase three of the “Restore Illinois” plan since late May,...

As part of phase three of the city’s reopening plan, childcare facilities announced preparations to reopen Monday. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

Hotels started releasing new health and safety guidelines Monday to protects guests from the spread of the coronavirus as many prepare to open in phase four of the state’s reopening plan. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

Chicago’s Maggie Daley Park reopened to the public Monday morning with several areas still restricted due to precautionary health measures. The park opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. daily for mini golf, cafe access and the popular ribbon for personal scooters and roller skates or blades. Mini golf at the park will be offered...

Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, details where Chicago stands now and what is needed for the city to move to its next phase of reopening/