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By WMAY Newsroom May 6, 2021 | 2:07 PM Governor JB Pritzker delivers a daily press briefing on the status of COVID-19 in Illinois on March 16, 2020. (Blueroom Stream / Screen Capture) COVID-19 numbers have improved enough that Governor JB Pritzker says the state can move to the “bridge phase” of reopening, with higher capacity limits at most locations, on Friday, May 14th. That also starts the clock for reaching full reopening… known as Phase Five… as early as June 11th. But the...

Illinois.gov Live Video SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — If COVID-19 numbers continue to improve in Illinois, Gov. J-B Pritzker says the state is on track to enter Phase Five of the Restore Illinois Plan in July. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her goal to fully reopen the city by July 4. That’s a real possibility statewide according to Gov. Pritzker, so long as variants, such as the U-K variant, don’t cause an increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations. “Our hospitalizations have flatt...

Pritzker ‘Looking Forward to Illinois State Fairs This Summer © Provided by NBC Chicago Barring a “highly unusual event,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he anticipates that the annual State Fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin will be able to proceed later this summer. The governor says that the size of outdoor spaces at both sites will be key to allowing the fairs to take place, and that the Illinois Department of Public Health is coordinating with the state’s Department of Agric...

MCU Fans Are Getting Hyped Over Fantastic Four Potentially Arriving In 2023 It’s a fortunate coincidence that Marvel Studios acquired the rights to the Fantastic Four just as the cinematic universe’s Phase Four was beginning to take shape behind the scenes, because it’s resulted in some spot on brand synergy. The Marvels and also locking down release dates for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. However, it’s the very end of the teaser that’s got p...

Published May 3, 2021 • Updated on May 3, 2021 at 4:42 pm Barring a “highly unusual event,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he anticipates that the annual State Fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin will be able to proceed later this summer. The governor says that the size of outdoor spaces at both sites will be key to allowing the fairs to take place, and that the Illinois Department of Public Health is coordinating with the state’s Department of Agriculture to ensure the safety ...

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

Chicago festivals return, restrictions lifted as Covid-19 cases decline and vaccinations increase Sonal Soni, Assistant News Editor|April 29, 2021 FILE-The crowd endures the rain during Lollapalooza 2014. (Courtney Jacquin / The DePaulia) According to Chicago’s Phase Four guidelines, the city loosened its Covid-19 regulations, effective immediately, permitting events like festivals, reopening the United Center and more. The city’s new reopening measures are underway as coronavirus cases hav...

Construction on next phases of Wasson Way set to begin Wasson Way will eventually stretch from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Avondale to Red Bank Road in Fairfax. Wasson Way will eventually stretch from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Avondale to Red Bank Road in Fairfax. (Source: WXIX/Brian Planalp) By Brian Planalp | April 27, 2021 at 9:07 PM EDT - Updated April 27 at 9:07 PM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The next phases of Wasson Way will begin construction on Wednesday, according to a city ...

Published 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago NBCUniversal Media, LLC Chicagos top doctor on Tuesday floated a new Vax Pass that could provide vaccinated people with special perks and discounts throughout the area. Meanwhile, new guidance from the CDC says fully vaccinated people dont need to wear masks outdoors unless in a large crowd of strangers. So where should you still wear a mask or face covering? Dont miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android ...

Illinois Coronavirus Updates: State Could Reach Bridge Phase Soon, Vaccine and Periods Study © AFP via Getty Images A health worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine at a Covid-19 vaccination site at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas on March 15, 2021. – Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Las Vegas Monday to promote the $1.9 trillion Covid relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Illino...