CHICAGO (WLS) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and health officials confirm that stricter guidelines, similar to Chicago, will be announced on Friday to address rising COVID-19 numbers across the county. But details of the guidelines had yet to be released early Friday morning. “I am speaking frankly with …
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CHICAGO (WLS) – Illinois health officials on Thursday reported 1,772 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 related deaths, as the state announced it would soon close a northern suburban beach to avoid large gatherings. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the state’s total confirmed cases of COVID-19 have …
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The Illinois High School Association announced its plan for the 2020-21 school year on Wednesday, moving some sports from fall to spring and allowing others to continue as planned with restrictions. Under the current plan, boys ‘and girls’ golf, girls ‘tennis, cross country and girls’ swimming and diving will remain …
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CHICAGO (WLS) – Governor JB Pritzker announced new guidelines on youth sports in Illinois due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The update comes as Illinois reported 1,393 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 18 deaths on Wednesday. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the total confirmed cases of …
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Fall sports in schools will be forced to face additional restrictions under new guidance from the Illinois Department of Health, the state governor announced Wednesday. Governor JB Pritzker said the state “will restrict organized recreational sports for youth and adults,” including school sports, beginning August 15. The restrictions do not …
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