Pritzker says stay-at-home order, stricter mitigations may be necessary
Gov. JB Pritzker suggested Thursday that another statewide stay-at-home order may be necessary to mitigate the continued spike in COVID-19.
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Nov 13, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Gov. JB Pritzker suggested Thursday that another statewide stay-at-home order may be necessary to mitigate the continued spike in COVID-19.
Nov 13, 2020 | Hospitals, Top Stories
Trinity Health announced Friday morning its plan to build a new outpatient care center on Chicago’s south side.
Nov 12, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday issued a stay-at-home “advisory” for the city and announced new restrictions on gathering sizes as new COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Nov 12, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12,702 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the third-straight day it has set a single-day record.
Read MoreNov 12, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Full lockdowns are not necessary to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published this week by researchers at Northwestern University and Stanford University.
Nov 12, 2020 | Insurance, Top Stories
More than 400,000 Illinoisans will benefit from $132.4 million in rebates as health plans work to meet an Affordable Care Act requirement.
Nov 12, 2020 | coronavirus, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories
Collaborations in healthcare will be even more important in the post-pandemic world as organizations will likely have to make transformative changes without significant help from the state, a panel of healthcare experts said Wednesday.
Nov 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 145 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, the highest single-day total since late May.
Read MoreNov 11, 2020 | Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories
State officials floated ideas last week for what may be included in a healthcare affordability study due to lawmakers early next year.
Nov 11, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Springfield and Sangamon County are reversing course on their plan to allow some indoor dining at bars and restaurants.
Nov 11, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories
Chicago’s top health official said Tuesday the city will revamp its emergency travel order, which will allow travelers to come back from certain states without quarantining.
Nov 11, 2020 | coronavirus, Hospitals, Top Stories
COVID-19 hospitalizations are reaching new highs across Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday.
Nov 11, 2020 | Legislature, Top Stories
The General Assembly has canceled the fall veto session amid concerns over the state’s rising COVID-19 rates.
Nov 10, 2020 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two new records Tuesday, with a one-day high of 12,623 new COVID-19 cases after processing 101,955 tests.
Read MoreNov 10, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories
Illinois will join a national effort to address suicide rates among veterans by offering mental health and preventative services.
Nov 10, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a vendor to help in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.