Pritzker expects appellate court to take up ruling against mask mandate for schools ‘very shortly’ Ryan Voyles 3 years ago An appellate court is expected to take up a challenge to the mask mandate for schools “very shortly,” Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Wednesday.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.