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The Illinois Marathon has been canceled

Safety of participants was a top priority of the race directors. No guarantee of that led to the race being cancelled in 2020.

Gov. Pritzker announces 5-phase Restore Illinois plan

The plan will be rolled out regionally, rather than throughout the state as a whole.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May

Releases Illinois Modeling Showing Significant Second Wave If Stay at Home Order Were Lifted; Modified Order Includes Increased Flexibility for Residents and Non-Essential Businesses, Requires Face Coverings in Public

Governor Pritzker extends stay-at-home through May 30th

Face coverings will be required, but many businesses will be permitted to reopen. Recreation opportunities will also be expanded with social distancing.

Pritzker orders Illinois schools closed for rest of semester

J.B. Pritzker announced the action Friday during his daily coronavirus briefing in Chicago, extending school closures past the April 30 date he previously set.

Governor JB Pritzker’s Stay at Home executive order

Read the text of the order issued by governor JB Pritzker.

Governor Pritzker imposes stay-at-home order to curb virus

Residents are allowed to go out to shop, get gas, buy food from restaurants, and do outdoor activities.

[UPDATED!] What can you do to help?

One of the questions we’ve been asked a lot recently is “What can I do to help?” With social distancing,…

U of I: Graduation Ceremonies won’t take place as scheduled.

All faculty will still report to work, and the campus will remain open. Classes will remain online until further notice.

Local business changes to operations or hours

Keep track of all of the local businesses that are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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