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Illinois Enters Phase 4 of Reopening Plan: Here's What's Changing
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…
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Illinois Launches New County Map to Show If You're in a ‘Warning' Area
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…
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Illinois Reopening Plan: All Regions Can Move to Phase 4 Friday, Pritzker Announces
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.
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What's Allowed and What's Not: Everything to Know About Phase 4 in Illinois
Phase four in Illinois begins Friday and it will come with plenty of changes.
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Illinois Could Move Back a Phase if Numbers Surge, Pritzker Says
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…
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Pritzker Says All Illinois Regions Eligible to Enter Phase 4 Friday
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.
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Illinois Reopening Plan: Here's What's Changing in Phase 4
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…
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Illinois Students Will Be Required to Cover Faces in Classrooms. Here Are the Rules
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…
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Pritzker Announces Guidelines For Illinois Schools to Return to Classrooms
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released long-awaited guidance for schools across the state as instruction resumes in the fall.
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Illinois Reopening Plan: In-Person Learning Can Return to Schools Under New Guidelines
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.
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Read the Full Guidance for Illinois Schools as They Prepare for Fall Instruction
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...
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Illinois Phase 4 Restaurant Guidelines: Indoor Dining to Return With Restrictions
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.
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What's Phase 4 in Illinois? A Breakdown of What it Means for Residents
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...
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Here Is What Will Reopen in Phase 4 in Chicago
Chicago is set to enter phase four of its reopening plan Friday, easing restrictions even further and allowing larger gatherings to take place.
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Illinois Reopening Plan: Pritzker Releases Guidelines for Phase 4
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...
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All 4 Regions in Illinois on Track to Enter Phase 4 Next Week, Pritzker Says
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,...
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Childcare Centers Prepare to Reopen in Chicago on Monday
As part of phase three of the city’s reopening plan, childcare facilities announced preparations to reopen Monday. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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Hotels Plan For Phase 4 Reopening with New Safety Guidelines
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.
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Maggie Daley Park Reopens Monday in Chicago
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...
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Chicago's Top Health Official Beaks Down What's Needed for City to Move to Phase 4
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/