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Pritzker to Announce This Week When Illinois Will Move to Phase 1B for Vaccinations
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce this week when Illinois will enter Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine rollout, though some areas may already be allowed to do so.
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Pritzker Details Phase 1B, Reveals When State Can Lift Some Mitigations
Gov. J.B. Pritzker detailed who will be included in Phase 1B for the state’s vaccine plan and also revealed when Tier 3 mitigations can start being lifted.
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After Rioters Storm US Capitol, State Police Increase Security at Illinois' Capitol in Springfield
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered state police to increase security at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday after rioters in support of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol while Congress attempted to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
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Watch: Pro-Trump Rioters Smash Glass in Attempt to Break Into US Capitol
A Slate journalist captured the moment protesters attempted to break into the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday by smashing the glass window panes of a door.
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Pritzker Pardons 9,100 Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Thousands of people in Illinois convicted of low-level marijuana charges are starting the new year with clean records after Gov. J
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Pritzker Touts More Than 17K Vaccinations Administered in Illinois So Far
Dec. 18: Gov. Pritzker says more than 17,000 vaccinations have been administered in Illinois so far.
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Pritzker Confirms Illinois Receives This Week's Full COVID Vaccine Allotment
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday said the rest of Illinois’ first-week allotment of 109,000 Pfizer vaccine doses has arrived and is being distributed across the state. He also reminded residents to avoid gatherings during upcoming holidays.
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Gov. Pritzker Thanks Healthcare Heroes for ‘Selfless Sacrifice'
Dec. 11: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his daily coronavirus update, thanking healthcare workers for their “sacrifice” during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pritzker Expresses Optimism But Says ‘We Are Not Out of the Thanksgiving Surge Period Yet'
Dec. 10: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers latest coronavirus update for Illinois.
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Pritzker Says Next 4 Weeks Could Be ‘Most Crucial Month' of Entire Coronavirus Pandemic
The next four weeks could be the “most crucial month of this entire pandemic,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, warning that the state may not yet have seen the post-Thanksgiving surge health officials warned was possible.
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Gov. Pritzker: ‘The Numbers Still Have a Long Way to Go'
Dec. 7: Gov. Pritzker delivers daily coronavirus update for Illinois, where he warns that a post-Thanksgiving surge could still happen.
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People Under the Age of 18 May Not Receive Early Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine: Ezike
Preliminary doses of the coronavirus vaccine may not be given to people under the age of 18, Illinois’ top doctor said Friday.
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‘Things Have Changed': Illinois' Top Doctor Reveals State's Latest Plan for COVID Vaccine
Dec. 4: IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike offers look at “the mechanics of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution” plan for the state.
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Pritzker Gives ‘Detailed Update' on Illinois' Vaccine Distribution Plan
Dec. 4: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker detailed the state’s plan for distributing a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available.
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Watch Live: Pritzker to Discuss COVID Vaccines in Illinois During Daily Briefing
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to focus on a potential coronavirus vaccine during his daily COVID-19 update Friday.
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Where COVID Vaccines Will be Stored in Illinois
Shipments of coronavirus vaccines that arrive in Illinois will be stored in the state’s “Strategic National Stockpile,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed.
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Pritzker Urges Illinois Residents to Donate Blood During Pandemic, Holidays
Dec. 3: Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers daily coronavirus update for Illinois, urging residents to donate blood during the pandemic.
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Q&A: What We Know So Far About a COVID-19 Vaccine in Chicago
The city’s top doctor, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, answered several during a Q&A session at a briefing Tuesday.
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Gov. Pritzker Says He Will Get COVID Vaccine Once One is Approved
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he plans to get the coronavirus vaccine once one is approved.
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Pritzker Says Illinois Won't Need to Cut First Round of Vaccine Doses in Half
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois won’t be cutting its number of initial vaccine doses in half due to the need for each person to receive two.