The coronavirus story is developing quickly in Illinois. Here are updates from WGLT's newsroom and our partners at Illinois Public Radio, NPR, and The Associated Press.
You can also see (or add to) our list of cancellations, closures, and rescheduled events. Find all of our coverage at WGLT.org/Coronavirus.
IHSA TO DECIDE ON FUTURE OF SPRING SPORTS SEASON
4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17
The Illinois High School Association has announced its Board of Directors is expected to make a final determination at its meeting on April 21 whether any of the spring sports season could be salvaged following Gov. JB Pritzker's announcement that all Illinois schools will remain closed for the rest of the spring.
"As we previously indicated, the cession of in-person learning will make it difficult for the IHSA to conduct spring state tournaments this year," IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson said.
-- Eric Stock | WGLT
ISU, IWU, HEARTLAND TO GET MILLIONS IN RELIEF FUNDS
12 p.m. Friday, April 17
About half of the coronavirus rescue money heading to Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan, and Heartland Community College is set aside for emergency financial aid to students.
WGLT previously reported the estimated amounts that each would get. Those numbers have since firmed up, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
ISU will get $16.1 million, with at least $8 million required for financial aid. IWU will get $1.3 million ($670,000 for financial aid). Heartland will get $2 million ($1 million for aid).
The funding comes from the federal CARES Act, which Congress approved and President Trump signed in late March.
— Ryan Denham | WGLT
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