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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.

NOTE: Watch the governor’s 2:30 p.m. press conference live in the player above Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver a coronavirus update on Thursday, a day before the state is scheduled to enter phase four of reopening. Pritzker is set to give the COVID-19 update at 2:30 p.m. CST. Illinois began phase three of its reopening plan on May...

With other states implementing a mandatory quarantine on visitors from viral hotspots, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says such a move isn’t being planned for Illinois, but he didn’t rule it out for the future. The governor said guidance from health officials and scientists has not yet indicated such a move is necessary in Illinois, as cases have continued on a downward...

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. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

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

NOTE: Watch the governor’s 2:30 p.m. press conference live in the player above Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to deliver a coronavirus update as the state prepares for the potential start of phase four at the end of the week. Pritzker, who ended his daily COVID-19 press briefings after the state entered its third phase of reopening last...

Nursing homes in Illinois can now allow visitors for residents as long as the visits remain outdoors, according to new guidance released by the state.

Outdoor dining allowed in Phase Three of Illinois’ reopening process is attracting customers to eateries in suburban Orland Park, but some businesses and patrons say it is time to open indoors, while still respecting social distancing. “We would follow all the governor’s rules inside.  Our main priority is the health and safety of our customers and our staff,” said...

After declaring a disaster proclamation in Illinois – the state’s version of a state of emergency – on Monday, March 9, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to hold a daily briefing on the developing coronavirus situation. On May 29, Pritzker said he would end daily briefings and replace them with “briefings specifically dedicated to COVID-19 only on an as-needed basis.”…

May 28: Gov. J.B. Pritzker says all four of Illinois’ health regions will be allowed to enter phase three of reopening beginning Friday.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death has sparked protests in both Minneapolis and Chicago.

May 27 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker releases latest coronavirus data for Illinois.

After declaring a disaster proclamation in Illinois – the state’s version of a state of emergency – on March 9, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to hold a daily briefing on the developing coronavirus situation. You can watch each day’s announcements live at 2:30 p.m. CT here. For a recap from the week of May 17 see below. May 22:…

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

May 21 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces new funding for the Family Violence Protection Act.

May 20 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces changes to phase three of Illinois’ reopening plan.

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

A central Illinois bar owner has closed his doors – for now – after receiving a cease and desist order for opening up in defiance of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statewide stay-at-home order. JB’s Hideout in Blue Mound, located just outside of Decatur and near Springfield, opened up on Friday for what owner Jason Bliesner called an “anti-corona party.” “We...

A new penalty could mean a fine of up to $2,500 for Illinois business owners who violate the state’s stay-at-home order, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it less severe than other options. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.