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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Chicago to move up full reopening to June 11 with the rest of the state; 674 new cases and 24 deaths reported Thursday


Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Chicago to move up full reopening to June 11 with the rest of the state; 674 new cases and 24 deaths reported Thursday
Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune
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Ian Spenner, 15, gets a COVID-19 vaccine at the Cook County Vaccination Clinic June 2, 2021, in Des Plaines. He received a Six Flags Great America ticket for getting a vaccine.
Chicago will move up its full reopening date to coincide with Illinois’ planned target of June 11, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday after more than a year of restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think we’re ready to move to Phase Five with the state next Friday, June 11th. What do you think?” Lightfoot asked public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady during an online question-and-answer session. ....

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