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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker extended Illinois’ stay-at-home order until May 30, with some modifications slated to go into effect on May 1.

Illinois stay-at-home order extended, lawsuit filed against Pritzker

April 23, 2020

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to climb in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday he would extend the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30. Pritzker announced the extension —...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker said during a Monday press conference that he prioritized transparency and intended to hold nursing homes accountable for adherence to state guidelines.

Cook County nursing homes hit hard by COVID-19

April 20, 2020

New data from the Illinois Department of Public Health shows long-term care facilities have been hit hard by COVID-19. In Cook County, 804 out of 21,272 total confirmed cases come from nursing homes....

Amid the pandemic, the governor reported a 7 percent drop in state revenue. Revenue from individual income taxes in fiscal year 2020 are estimated to be 6.9 percent below earlier projections and revenue from sales taxes are estimated to be 8.4 percent below earlier projections.

State revenue shortfalls to impact human services and education; Pritzker calls on Congress for aid

April 19, 2020

Illinois is facing a $2.7 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2020 and a $4.6 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2021, which begins in July, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on April 15. The shortfalls...

Shoppers outside a Trader Joe's grocery in Lincoln Park. Skokie has ordered all residents wear masks during visits to essential businesses.

Skokie requires residents wear masks in most public spaces

April 19, 2020

A Skokie executive order is now mandating all residents to wear a mask at visits to essential businesses. The order, which went into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday, is the latest measure to reduce the spread...

Schubert Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Carey works in her virtual classroom at her home in Chicago. All e-learning will continue through the academic year.

Illinois schools to remain shut through the academic year

April 18, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker suspended in-person instruction across Illinois schools through the remainder of the academic year, altering education plans for the state’s two million students. “My decisions...

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