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WGLT's reporting on the coronavirus pandemic, which began in McLean County in March 2020.

Pritzker Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through End Of April

Pritzker with Lightfoot
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, left, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during a recent press conference in Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday extended his stay-at-home order until the end of April.

Pritzker's original order, meant to encourage social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, was set to end April 7. That will now be extended until April 30.

The decision means schools, including Unit 5 and District 87 in Bloomington-Normal, will remain closed through the month of April.

“I have let the science guide our decisions and I’ve relied upon the top medical experts, scientists, public health researchers, epidemiologists, mathematicians and modelers, from the greatest institutions in the world whose guidance on infection rates and potential mortalities and protective measures is second to none,” Pritzker said. “Illinois has one of the strongest public health systems in the nation – but even so, we aren’t immune to this virus’ ability to push our existing capacity beyond its limit. We need to maintain our course and keep working to flatten the curve.”

Grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies and other businesses providing services deemed essential will not close.

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Ryan Denham is the digital content director for WGLT.
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