'We Really Flattened That Curve': Illinois' Top Doctor Talks Remaining Cautious While Reopening The State
Illinois is gradually opening up, but in the age of COVID-19 the state's top doctor is still watching the numbers.
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Illinois is gradually opening up, but in the age of COVID-19 the state's top doctor is still watching the numbers.
"It's about redefining law enforcement to be more effective when we need it."
"I don't want other people to get the same way, but what they did was really wrong."
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett lost his bid to have new disorderly conduct charges thrown out, after a Cook County judge ruled Friday the case does not violate his protection against double jeopardy.
Now that Illinois is continuing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, a big question remains: When will schools re-open and what will be different for students?
Cunningham and A.J.'s father, Andrew Freund, were indicted on a combined 61 counts last May, including murder, aggravated battery, and concealing a homicide.
Pritzker's office said he is issuing executive orders canceling both fairs this year, based on advice from public health experts to protect people from further spread of COVID-19.
As Chicagoland re-emerges from COVID-19 restrictions, including the reopening of the city's Riverwalk, what are the plans for some of the areas other institutions?
Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli has asked the county's sheriff and inspector general to investigate insulting and threatening comments apparently posted online by deputies following a march in support of Black Lives Matter.
As of Friday, Illinois has had 131,198 confirmed coronavirus cases in 101 counties since the start of the pandemic, including 6,260 deaths.
The Small Business Administration still has $130 billion left in the PPP fund, which was created to provide forgivable loans to help small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
"COVID-19 has not gone away. We're not out of this," Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Friday afternoon.
"Completing high school is a momentous occasion and while this year's graduation ceremony might not be what they expected, this is an opportunity to send our students off in style."
After being shut down for months, the Chicago Riverwalk opened up again early Friday morning, but with restrictions in place to limit crowding.
