Additional COVID-19 restrictions could soon be lifted on Metro East region Oct 8, 2020 | coronavirus, Federal Government, Top Stories Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that heightened COVID-19 restrictions in the Metro East region could be loosened as early as Friday as cases continue to fall.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.