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A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association concluded colleges would need to test students for coronavirus every two days in order to reopen safely. But with the costs and number of tests needed for that level of broad, repeated testing, scientists are looking into a cheaper alternative: pool testing. Instead of testing individual samples, in…

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

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...

The City of Chicago announced Sunday that several city services would be up and running Monday, including the reopening of some parks and libraries across the city. NBC 5’s Susan Carlson reports.

The Chicago Park District announced Monday that it will offer limited summer programming, including day camps, at 148 parks as the city continues to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

The City of Chicago announced Sunday that several city services would be up and running Monday, including the reopening of some parks and libraries across the city. Though the Lakefront Trail will remain closed, all lakefront parks west of Lake Shore Drive will be reopened to the public, city officials said. That includes Lincoln Park, Grant Park, Burnham Park, Harold…

It’s a sight that has not been seen in more than two months: people outside enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Remember what that was like? “This morning was unbelievable,” said Chris Manolis, the owner of Blueberry Hill Cafe. “The smiles on the people’s faces. ‘You’re open, glad to see you.’” La Grange restaurants like Blueberry Hill Cafe welcomed...

Much of Illinois will look very different beginning Friday.

Much of Illinois will begin reopening on a limited scale Friday, but there are some places that still must remain closed. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that all four of Illinois’ health regions will be eligible to enter phase three of the state’s reopening plan Friday. Chicago will not be joining Illinois in entering phase three on May 29,...

Much of Illinois will look very different Friday. Most of the state is expected to enter a third phase of reopening under the Restore Illinois plan, meaning additional businesses will be allowed to resume certain services and people can begin gathering in small groups while social distancing. But many businesses won’t look the same as they once did. And...

Much of Illinois will start to look very different at the end of this week. Most of the state is expected to enter a third phase of reopening under the Restore Illinois plan, meaning additional businesses will be allowed to resume certain services and people can begin gathering in small groups while social distancing. But many businesses won’t look...

With much of Illinois on track to enter the next phase of reopening at the end of the month, changes are in store. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup explains.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has now revealed details on a five-phased plan to reopen Illinois as the state remains under a stay-at-home order through May 30. “We have to figure out how to live with COVID-19 until it can be vanquished – and to do so in a way that best supports our residents’ health and our healthcare systems, and saves…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has now revealed details on a five-phased plan to reopen Illinois as the state remains under a stay-at-home order through May 30. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has the story.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has now revealed details on a five-phased plan to reopen Illinois as the state remains under a stay-at-home order through May 30.

Illinoisans could soon see some changes as the state prepares for the next phase of reopening in the weeks ahead, but there will still be guidelines to follow. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday revealed details of a five-phased plan to reopen Illinois as the state remains under a stay-at-home order through May 30. He noted, however, that enforcement of the…

May 5 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker reveals five-phased plan to reopen Illinois during coronavirus pandemic.

The reopening of the economy and loosening of coronavirus-prompted restrictions remain uneven and varied throughout the U.S. as governors watch case numbers and weigh caution against desires to ramp up business. Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana are among states newly allowing restaurants to reopen. Malls, movie theaters and other venues are reopening in several states. Some states have outlined phased...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday discouraged Illinois residents from crossing the border into Indiana as the neighboring state begins to reopen. “To the extent that people are not social distancing and accessing certain offices in which, you know, Indiana may have decided that they want to open those things up – understand that there are risks associated with that,” Pritzker…